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LBCI
a day ago
- Politics
- LBCI
Justice Minister Nassar stresses state authority over arms, vows to shield judiciary from politics
Justice Minister Adel Nassar emphasized that building a state requires that all weapons be under the state's authority, noting significant progress on the issue since he took office. In a press conference, Nassar affirmed that weapons outside the control of the Lebanese state are unacceptable and that exclusive state control over arms is a core element of state-building. He stated: 'We worked on the Judicial Independence Law and appointments, and there is no regularity in judicial work, especially regarding the port explosion investigation and assassinations, including the killing of Lokman Slim.' He added: 'I am against politicizing or exploiting any case in the judiciary. I am here to create the conditions necessary for order, and I do not interfere in investigations.' Nassar confirmed that the Judicial Inspection Authority is highly effective and doing its job seriously, noting that results will become evident over time. He also mentioned that a large French delegation will visit Lebanon at the end of this month to support the work of the judicial institute, which is a cornerstone in preparing future judges. Nassar stressed that he is not engaged in political battles over judicial appointments and is working to keep the process free from political disputes.
Saba Yemen
06-04-2025
- Politics
- Saba Yemen
Inspecting workflow of Specialized Criminal Division & Court in Capital Secretariat
Sana'a - Saba: The head of the Judicial Inspection Authority, Judge Dr. Marwan Al-Mahakri, inspected on Sunday the workflow and level of job discipline in the Court Division and the Specialized Criminal Prosecution in Capital Secretariat, following the two judicial vacations and the Eid Al-Fitr holiday. Judge Al-Mahakri praised the role of the division, the court and the specialized criminal prosecution in hearing specific cases, urging them to continue giving, completing the delayed cases, liquidating the stalled ones and adhering to the official time. He pointed to the importance of electronic archiving and coordination with the relevant agencies to preserve information, documents, files and seizures, especially in light of the ongoing aggression against our country. He stressed the readiness of the Commission, in cooperation with the Ministry of Justice, to provide material capabilities to expand the work of the division. For his part, the head of the Criminal Division, court judges and prosecutors affirmed that they will continue to play their role in hearing cases and working to achieve justice despite the difficulties and aggression against the country. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print
Saba Yemen
18-03-2025
- Politics
- Saba Yemen
Head of Judicial Inspection Authority inspects Ramadan shifts in Bajel & Mahwit
Hodaidah - Mahwit (Saba) - Head of the Judicial Inspection Authority and member of the Supreme Judicial Council, Judge Dr. Marwan Al-Mahaqri, inspected the progress of the judicial shifts for the month of Ramadan at the Bajel District Court in Hodaidah Governorate and the Court of Appeal in Mahwit Governorate. Judge Al-Mahaqri met with Judge Akram Al-Alafi, President of the Mahwit Court of Appeal, and a number of court presidents, judges, and administrators, he listened to an explanation of the work and procedures taken regarding urgent cases and citizen transactions during the judicial holiday. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print more of (Local)
Asharq Al-Awsat
23-02-2025
- Politics
- Asharq Al-Awsat
Lebanese Government Faces Daunting Task to Fill Vacant Positions
The Lebanese government is facing a significant challenge in administrative reform, particularly in filling high-level vacancies in ministries and public institutions. Naming officials to category one positions requires broad political consensus, as these appointments must be approved by two-thirds of the government's members. This means that upcoming cabinet meetings are expected to witness intense political negotiations over the proposed candidates. Lebanese citizens hope that Prime Minister Nawaf Salam's government will adopt a merit-based approach to appointments, moving away from sectarian quotas and political favoritism. There is also a push to restore the role of the Civil Service Board, which would review candidates' qualifications and propose three nominees for each vacant position, allowing the cabinet to select one and issue an official decree. Mohammed Shamseddine, researcher at Beirut-based Information International, said that there are currently 47 vacant category one positions, with a significant number allocated to the Maronite community, including the commander of the Lebanese Army, the governor of the Central Bank, and director generals of key ministries such as Finance, Education, and Energy. He added that Sunni-designated positions include the director general of the Internal Security Forces, the president of the Judicial Inspection Authority, and key roles in telecommunications, civil aviation, and tourism. The Shiite community has seven vacant senior positions, including director general of General Security and the Financial Prosecutor. The Druze, Greek Orthodox, and Greek Catholic communities also have several unfilled roles, such as the director general of the Ministry of Health, the government commissioner to the Central Bank, and the chairman of the Lebanese state television, Tele Liban. The Armenian Catholic community has one vacant senior post, the director general of Central Statistics. According to Shamseddine, beyond Category One, the government must also address a growing number of vacancies in Category Two and Three positions, which are crucial for the daily operations of public administration. There are currently around 270 vacant posts out of a total of 600 in these categories. Diplomatic and consular positions are also a priority, with 69 Lebanese embassies lacking ambassadors, including those in major capitals such as Washington, Paris, London, Moscow, and Beijing. Judicial appointments are an equally pressing issue, given that Lebanon's judiciary has been nearly paralyzed due to vacancies in key positions. The Supreme Judicial Council has been nonfunctional since September 2024, an unprecedented situation in the country's history. The appointment of a new Financial Prosecutor, the president of the Judicial Inspection Authority, and members of the Judicial Council is seen as essential to restoring the judiciary's effectiveness. Once the Supreme Judicial Council is reconstituted, it is expected to implement long-delayed judicial appointments.
