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Lebanon PM Najib Mikati says some judges stoking tension within country

Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati said on Friday that the course of action taken by some judges was heightening tensions in the country. (AFP)
Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati said on Friday that the course of action taken by some judges was heightening tensions in the country. (AFP)
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18 Mar 2022 07:03:27 GMT9
18 Mar 2022 07:03:27 GMT9
  • Statement makes reference to judicial investigations into the banking sector, including attempts to restore depositors’ rights

BEIRUT: Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati said on Friday that the course of action taken by some judges was heightening tensions in the country and “this is a dangerous matter.”

Mikati said he and Justice Minister Henry Khoury had agreed to ask the country’s public prosecutor to take “apropriate measures on this (issue),” according to a statement from Mikati’s office, without specifying exactly which issue.

The statement made reference to judicial investigations into the banking sector, including attempts to restore depositors’ rights.

Reuters

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