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LBCI
8 hours ago
- Politics
- LBCI
PM Salam vows end to impunity on judges' assassination anniversary
Prime Minister Nawaf Salam marked the anniversary of the assassination of four Lebanese judges by renewing his commitment to justice and judicial independence. In a post on X, Salam paid tribute to the slain judges—Hassan Othman, Walid Harmoush, Assem Abou Daher, and Ibrahim Eid—saying their legacy remains a guiding light. "We renew the pledge that there will be no impunity from now on and that their message will remain a beacon for us," he wrote. "We will continue the struggle for a fair and independent judiciary, one that answers only to its conscience and the law and is always devoted to justice and the truth."
MTV Lebanon
10 hours ago
- Politics
- MTV Lebanon
President Aoun: Nothing Can Intimidate the Judiciary
President Joseph Aoun highlighted that the brutal assassination of the four judge martyrs at Sidon Court 26 years ago remains a deep wound in the nation's conscience and in the heart of Lebanese justice. He paid tribute to the honorable judges—Hassan Othman, Imad Shehab, Assem Abu Daher, and Walid Hermouch—who fell on this day in 1999 while carrying out their sacred duty at the Criminal Court chamber in Sidon's Palace of Justice. They gave their lives defending the independence of the judiciary and the dignity of justice in Lebanon. Strongly condemning this terrorist act that targeted the pillars of justice in Lebanon, President Aoun affirmed that nothing will intimidate the judiciary or prevent it from fulfilling its noble mission. Justice is stronger than bullets, and truth will always outlast injustice. The sacrifice of these pure-hearted martyrs will not be in vain. Lebanon will continue to pursue the truth and hold those responsible accountable, no matter how much time passes. He concluded by saying that the Lebanese judiciary will stand tall, and the rule of law will ultimately prevail. May God bless our righteous martyrs and guide us toward true and lasting justice.
Shafaq News
30-04-2025
- Business
- Shafaq News
Syria confirms continued arrival of Iraqi wheat donations
Shafaq News/ Syria continues to receive shipments of Iraqi wheat donated by Baghdad, but there are no plans for additional donations, Hassan Othman, Director-General of Syria's General Grain Corporation, stated on Tuesday. Othman told Shafaq News that the 200,000 tons of wheat pledged by Iraq are still arriving in batches. 'We are receiving 25-30 truckloads daily,' he said. On Friday, the Syrian government confirmed that 39 trucks loaded with wheat had crossed the Iraqi border. The following day, Khalil al-Saleh, head of internal trade in Syria's Deir ez-Zor province, announced the distribution of the first batch of Iraqi wheat within the region.
Iraqi News
27-04-2025
- Business
- Iraqi News
Iraq provides Syria with 220,000 tons of wheat
Baghdad ( – In a gesture reflecting the close ties between Iraq and Syria, the Director General of Syria's General Organization for Grains, Hassan Othman, said that Iraq will transport 220,000 tons of wheat to the Syrian people as a 'gift.' Othman added that the first shipment of the Iraqi wheat has already arrived in the eastern Syrian city of Deir ez-Zor, according to the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA). Trucks have started entering Syria through the Al-Qaim border crossing, with the first 39 trucks carrying wheat arriving in the city of Deir ez-Zor and now being accepted on site for distribution to other Syrian provinces, according to Othman. In what is thought to be the first significant purchase since the regime changed at the end of 2024, Syria bought almost 100,000 tons of wheat in its most recent tender, which took place on March 25. The spokesperson for the Iraqi Ministry of Agriculture, Mohammed Al-Khazai, revealed earlier in April that Iraq hit a wheat production surplus for the first time, with 6.4 million tons produced. In July, the state company responsible for purchasing grain in Iraq announced that it bought 6.3 million tons, the most locally produced wheat ever recorded in its history. The Iraqi Minister of Trade, Atheer Al-Ghurairy, said in March that Iraq has become self-sufficient and does not require the import of wheat to maintain its strategic stocks. To meet its demands, Iraq has been importing wheat from the US, Canada, and Australia. But the increase in domestic production in recent years raises the possibility that Iraq will not need to import wheat as it previously did.
Shafaq News
25-04-2025
- Business
- Shafaq News
Deepening ties: Iraqi wheat shipment to help stabilize Syria
Shafaq News/ Nearly 40 trucks carrying grain entered Syria through the al-Qa'im border into Deir ez-Zor province on Friday, Syrian authorities confirmed. Hassan Othman, Director-General of Syria's General Grain Corporation, told Shafaq News that the Iraqi initiative aims to deliver 220,000 tons of wheat as a gift to the Syrian people, describing it as a step that reflects "the depth of the fraternal ties and strong relations between the two countries." Othman said the current shipment of 39 trucks is being processed for distribution, with allocations determined based on a detailed assessment of each province's needs, conducted jointly by the Grain Corporation and other relevant authorities. The goal, he explained, is to ensure fair distribution and support food security across the country. Syria has faced acute food insecurity in recent years, worsened by more than a decade of conflict, sanctions, and climate-related challenges. According to the World Food Programme, over 12 million Syrians—more than half the population—are currently food insecure. Wheat production, once a strategic national asset, has collapsed to less than half of pre-war levels. However, observers expect recent aid deliveries, including the Iraqi wheat shipment, to stabilize basic supplies.
