ALCC
Press Release:
November 20, 2005
“The Time has come for change in Syria…The Assad Ba’ath is like the Saddam Ba’
ath”
“United Nation Security Council Must Respect its Decisions and it Must Implement
its Resolutions; Diplomatically if Possible by Force if Necessary.”
Eastern and MEPI Affairs at USAID the Honorable Walid Maalouf reflected Eastern
and MEPI Affairs at USAID the Honorable Walid Maalouf reflected the latest the
Honorable Walid Maalouf reflected the latest attitude of the US government
USAIDthe latest attitude of the US government towards Syria by publicly
demanding the Honorable Walid Maalouf reflected demanding regime change in
Syria—an the latest attitude of the US government towards Syria by publicly official.
Mr. demanding regime change in Syria—an unprecedented demand by any US
Bashar official. Mr. Maalouf’s diplomatic, yet strong criticism of Syrian President US
Bashar Assad’s latest speech at the University of Damascus is indicative of Council US
frustration with Syria’s lack of cooperation with regard to UN Security from Council
Resolution 1559, calling for a complete withdrawal of Syrian troops border from
Lebanon, closing terrorist groups offices in Damascus, securing its Palestinian border
with Iraq, and disarming terrorist militias (i.e. Hizbullah and maneuvering
Palestinian camps.) Furthermore, the US seems to be fed up with Syria’s
maneuvering regarding the UNSCR 1595 and 1636, which demand investigating
unconditional Syrian cooperation with the UN investigation committee Hariri. On
the other hand, Mr. investigating the assassination of former Lebanese Prime
Minister Rafiq Hariri. On the other hand, Mr. Maalouf hammered Assad for his
Prime Minister “disrespectful” and “threatening” remarks to the Lebanese people
and have the Prime Minister Fouad Seniora. He said: “It is particularly outrageous to
when it is have the Syrian regime threaten the current Lebanese Prime Minister
murder of a former Lebanese Prime Minister.”
when it is accused in a United Nations report of possible involvement in the
murder of a former Lebanese Prime Minister.”
Mr. Maalouf criticized Assad for failing to address internal reform desperately
needed to the Syrian people instead of meddling in other countries affairs noting:
“Instead of speaking about social and political reform in Syria and new economic
opportunities for the Syrian people, 15 out of 18 pages of his speech were about
regional politics and his interference in other countries’ affairs…” Mr. Maalouf
asserted: “Today Syria’s Ba’ath is not a regional power and to our knowledge no one
in Iraq, the Palestinian Territories, or Lebanon has appointed President Bashar Al-
Assad as their spokesman. The time has come for change in Syria.” Mr. Maalouf
concluded: “There will be no stability in Iraq, Lebanon, and the Palestinian
Territories until Syria’s Ba’ath is restrained by the international community from
attempting to destabilize the region through the use of tactics that no one is buying
anymore… The Assad Ba’ath is like the Saddam Ba’ath –enough is enough –freedom
and democracy for the Syrian people from the Ba’ath regime is a must.”
In regards to USAID activities, Mr. Maalouf stated that In FY 2005, USAID has spent
an estimated $3.7 billion in aid to the Middle East and North Africa, including just
over $1.5 billion in Afghanistan, $531 million in Egypt, and $40 million in Lebanon to
further the aim of providing transparent, sustainable, democratic, and humanitarian
assistance to people of those regions.
Following a thorough historical analysis provided by American Lebanese
Coordination Council (ALCC) Secretary General Pierre A. Maroun, and Mr. Maalouf’s
speech, the speakers further discussed the subject matter in a discussion panel.
Replying to a question regarding Hizbullah’s arms, Mr. Maroun asserted: “Hizbullah
has done some resistance and some terrorism in the past. Today, Hizbullah
leadership stands on an intersection. It’s up to them to remain a resistance by
submitting to UNSCR 1559, or to rebel against it and be a terrorist organization. The
choice is theirs.”
As for the recommendation to resolve the security dilemma in the region, Mr.
Maroun demanded the UN Security Council to respect its decisions and to
implement all of its resolutions; diplomatically if possible, by force if necessary.”
The event, Pivot Point Beirut: Syria, Lebanon, and the Current Security Dilemma,
was gathered by the Student Association for Terrorism and Security Analysis (SATSA)
at 7:30pm within the Maxwell School at Syracuse University, NY.
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SATSA Press Release
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