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Al Arabiya
3 days ago
- Politics
- Al Arabiya
Exclusive Lebanese president: State-exclusive control over weapons difficult but will be achieved
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun affirmed on Thursday that all weapons will be placed under the control of the state. This comes as authorities push the Lebanese group Hezbollah to hand over its arms. Speaking to Al Arabiya, Aoun said, 'Exclusive control of weapons will be achieved despite the difficulties and obstacles,' adding that the Lebanese authorities are awaiting 'the Lebanese army's plan to monopolize weapons so it can be discussed and approved.' The Lebanese president added that today's cabinet session 'will continue to take the long-awaited decisions regarding the exclusivity of arms,' and confirmed he is moving 'full speed ahead' toward 'implementing the terms of the presidential oath and the ministerial statement.' Regarding relations with Israel and the proposals from US envoy Tom Barrack, Aoun said that 'Lebanon's implementation of the American proposal also requires approval from Syria and Israel, along with American and French guarantees.' The Lebanese president stressed that 'achieving the exclusive control of arms by the state does not undermine Lebanon's rights and sovereignty.' This comes as Hezbollah announced on Wednesday that it would treat the Lebanese government's decision to disarm it 'as if it does not exist,' accusing the government of committing a 'grave sin' – one day after the government tasked the army with drafting a disarmament plan before the end of the year.
LBCI
5 days ago
- Politics
- LBCI
Cabinet begins debate on exclusive state control of weapons
Lebanon's Cabinet has begun discussions on the first item on its agenda—exclusive state control over weapons—according to information obtained by LBCI.
Bloomberg
31-07-2025
- Health
- Bloomberg
Colombia's Petro Decrees State Control of Health Care
By President Gustavo Petro is seeking to push through his controversial health care plan by decree, bypassing lawmakers that have so far blocked his repeated attempts to expand state control over the system. The decree published by the health ministry practically eliminates the role of public and private-sector health insurers in favor of regional governments.
CBS News
23-07-2025
- Politics
- CBS News
Paterson Police can remain under N.J. attorney general's control, court rules
New Jersey's Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that the Paterson Police Department can remain under the control of the state's attorney general. Matthew Platkin's office has been supervising the department since 2023, following what he called a series of police failures, including the killing of Najee Seabrooks, a community activist who was having a mental health crisis, after an hours-long standoff. Paterson officials sued, saying the attorney general didn't have the power to supersede their authority. The state's supreme court ruled the legislature passed statutes allowing the takeover. "As we have said for years, my office's supersession of the Paterson Police Department is lawful—and we applaud the New Jersey Supreme Court for unanimously upholding that decision. For more than two years now, members of my department have worked side-by-side with the hard-working men and women of the PPD to make Paterson safer for all its residents," Platkin said. "And despite the distractions of this litigation, they have made extraordinary progress on those goals—investing millions of dollars in modern crime-fighting technology, adopting a wide range of reforms to rebuild community trust and improve officer training and wellbeing, and achieving historic reductions in homicides and other violent crimes." "We came to Paterson in 2023 with a clear mission," said Public Safety Monitor Isa Abbassi. "Repair the relationship with the community, support the men and women of the PPD, and intervene in the epidemic of gun violence in the city of Paterson. Through thoughtful leadership, transparency, community partnerships, and a real plan for change, we have achieved so much already. Today's ruling gives us the opportunity to continue to repair relationships and save lives. We came to make progress, and the progress is undeniable." "What I've seen over the last two years has been the most meaningful change in our history," said Officer in Charge Patrick Murray. "We've modernized operations, earned back trust, and become a department the public can once again believe in. None of this could have been done without the willingness of our officers to identify a system in need of a repairs and help make them." Platkin's office touted a nearly 65% reduction in shooting victims compared to the same period year-to-date in 2022, and a nearly 54% reduction in shooting incidents. Platkin's office said, since the takeover, Paterson police have implemented a comprehensive strategic plan, made $10 million in annual investments to help improve the department, and more.
LBCI
06-07-2025
- Politics
- LBCI
Lebanon's PM calls for full implementation of Taif Agreement, including arms control
Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said Sunday that restoring the authority of the Lebanese state requires completing and properly applying the Taif Agreement during a tour in the Rashaya region. He pointed to key provisions that remain unfulfilled, including expanded administrative decentralization and balanced development across regions. 'Without these elements, stability in Lebanon cannot be achieved,' he said. Salam also emphasized the need for all weapons to be under state control, noting that the issue has not been addressed since the Taif Agreement.
