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Lebanese Form National Unity Government; Hezbollah Gains Effective Veto Power; U.S.-Backed Premier Stays
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The Washington Post
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July 12, 2008
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Lebanese President Michel Suleiman announced the formation of a
national unity government Friday that gives the Syrian-backed
Hezbollah movement effective veto power over major decisions but
keeps in place Prime Minister Fouad Siniora, who is supported by the
United States.
Negotiations over the formation of the government lasted seven
weeks, amid occasional outbreaks of violence between supporters of
some of the country's rival factions.
"It is certain that our differences in opinion and vision will
not disappear overnight, but what's important is how we manage those
differences and work on dismantling them. . . . Is it going to be in
the streets, by relying on weapons and the language of ...
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