Lebanon's Shi'ite Amal movement surprised by Macron accusations
“The movement, while it respects the role French President Macron has played, is surprised by comments he made that included accusations and holding (the Amal Movement and Hezbollah) especially responsible”
FILE PHOTO: French President Emmanuel Macron takes part in a videoconference of the "economic task force", at the Elysee Palace, with French economic leaders and members of the government amid coronavirus disease (Covid-19) fears, in Paris, France March 19, 2020. Ludovic Marin/Pool via REUTERS
Lebanon's Shi'ite Amal movement expressed surprise on Tuesday over accusations French President Emmanuel Macron made against them.
"The movement, while it respects the role French President Macron has played, is surprised by comments he made that included accusations and holding (the Amal Movement and Hezbollah) especially responsible," in a reference to the collapse of government formation talks, the statement said.
