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TunisiaLebanon: Statement by the Spokesperson on the verdicts by the Special Tribunal
On 16 June, the Appeals Chamber of the Special Tribunal for Lebanon (STL) unanimously sentenced Hassan Habib Merhi and Hussein Hassan Oneissi to life imprisonment in the case of Prosecutor v. Merhi and Oneissi.
The case is linked to the explosion on 14 February 2005 in Beirut that killed former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri and 21 others, and injured over 220 people.
The Sentencing Judgment by the Appeals Chamber in the case of Prosecutor v. Merhi and Oneissi, which concludes the trial, must now be enforced.
The European Union has continuously supported the Special Tribunal for Lebanon and appreciates its work. Fighting impunity and strengthening accountability is an essential element to uphold the rule of law.
The EU also recalls the need for a swift conclusion of the investigation into the explosion in Beirut harbour in August 2020.
The EU remains committed to its strong partnership with Lebanon and to its sovereignty, territorial integrity, unity and political independence.
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