Taylor verdict: Implications for international justice

In evaluating the significance of the Charles Taylor trial, it is necessary to strip away the partisanship with which many have responded to its judgment. (more…)

Syrian court charges Seif of violating ban on demonstrations

Riad Seif,  one of the main figures in  the Syrian opposition and  who suffers from cancer, was charged Sunday by the  Syrian court of  violating the ban on demonstrations, according to his lawyer Khalil Maatouk. “Riad Seif was brought before the court that indicted him , ” said his lawyer, president of the Syrian Center for the Defence of Prisoners of conscience. (more…)

Justice minister asks for investigation of Al-Akhbar report

Caretaker Justice Minister Ibrahim Najjar has reportedly referred an article published in Al-Akhbar newspaper to the Judicial Investigative Committee, according to a statement issued Friday by his office. (more…)

No bombs found at Justice palace

The Justice Palace in Baabda was evacuated on Wednesday after receiving a bomb threat.

Explosives experts, backed by police dogs, rushed to the scene to secure the area and search for the bombs.

According to AFP no bombs were found . (more…)

Analysis: Lebanon needs both unity and justice

By: James Zogby
As Lebanon waits for the STL indictment, the slogan “unity or justice” should be rejected as establishing a false dichotomy. Lebanon needs both.

Gemayel: Justice threatens Lebanon security

Following a meeting with U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon Michele Sison Former Lebanese president and Phalange Party leader Amin Gemayel said that throughout the world, achieving justice establishes stability, “except in Lebanon where justice threatens the peace and targets Lebanon’s credibility before the international community.”

Gemayel ‘s comment comes following reports of Hezbollah leader’s insistence (more…)