[NYTr] Syria Accuses US of Hampering Lebanese Elections, Fueling Crisis

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Prensa Latina, Havana
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Syria: US Hindering Lebanese Elections

Damascus, Dec 23 (Prensa Latina) The Syrian government has accused the
United States of hampering elections in Lebanon and contributing to
fuel the current political crisis in that country.

Minister of Information Mohsen Bilal blamed the White House for
thwarting Syrian and French attempts to make election of a Lebanese
president possible.

On Sunday Bilal denounced that Deputy National Security Advisor Elliott
Abrams and US Assistant Secretary for Near Eastern Affairs David Welch,
both known for their support to Israel, were in Lebanon last week.

According to Sana news agency, the visit of Washington envoys took
place amid talks aimed at seeking a way-out of the crisis, which Syria
and France were mediating.

A few days ago US President George W. Bush threatened and accused the
Damascus administration, recalled the source.

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