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Beirut: Minister Bassil's comments receive backlash

Gebran Bassil

Former Lebanese Foreign Minister Gebran Bassil Source: AAP

The comments made by the Lebanese Foreign Minister Gebran Bassil during a visit to Lebanon's northern city of Tripoli received a backlash.


The comments received anger from many sects and political parties in Lebanon.

more is in this interview with the Beirut-based journalist Saad Elias.

 


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