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EDITOR BLAMES TURKEY FOR DESTABILIZING NORTHERN LEBANON
PanARMENIAN.Net
May 16, 2012 - 16:11 AMT
PanARMENIAN.Net - The editor-in-chief of Beirut-based Aztag daily
Shahan Kandaharian published an article on the recent developments
in Lebanese city of Tripoli.
"The vision created about Tripoli under the influence of international
media is not true to fact. The stereotypes of instability in the
country are mainly created by international institutions. Apparently,
the information aims to pave the way, moreover, to stress the need
for military intervention of the Syrian Arab Republic," he says.
"The international media ignores the fact that Ankara uses northern
parts of Lebanon as targets for its policy implementation. The
Turkish-speaking population, cultural and educational programs are
perceived as mere platforms for Turkish policy implementation.
Officials' constant visits allegedly aim to foster opening of schools,
businesses and other institutions. These events have their logical
explanation. Not long ago top officials on Turkey's security issues
visited Northern Lebanon. Former Turkish ambassador's visit to Lebanon
without official notification isn't coincidence, either," Mr.
Kandaharian continues.
"The sudden warming of Syrian-Turkish and Lebanese-Turkish ties has had
tough impact on Syria. Thus, the Turkish factor which might have played
a crucial role in recent developments is worth considering," he says.
PanARMENIAN.Net
May 16, 2012 - 16:11 AMT
PanARMENIAN.Net - The editor-in-chief of Beirut-based Aztag daily
Shahan Kandaharian published an article on the recent developments
in Lebanese city of Tripoli.
"The vision created about Tripoli under the influence of international
media is not true to fact. The stereotypes of instability in the
country are mainly created by international institutions. Apparently,
the information aims to pave the way, moreover, to stress the need
for military intervention of the Syrian Arab Republic," he says.
"The international media ignores the fact that Ankara uses northern
parts of Lebanon as targets for its policy implementation. The
Turkish-speaking population, cultural and educational programs are
perceived as mere platforms for Turkish policy implementation.
Officials' constant visits allegedly aim to foster opening of schools,
businesses and other institutions. These events have their logical
explanation. Not long ago top officials on Turkey's security issues
visited Northern Lebanon. Former Turkish ambassador's visit to Lebanon
without official notification isn't coincidence, either," Mr.
Kandaharian continues.
"The sudden warming of Syrian-Turkish and Lebanese-Turkish ties has had
tough impact on Syria. Thus, the Turkish factor which might have played
a crucial role in recent developments is worth considering," he says.