Naharnet - Discussion de Rizk avec Welch sur la nomination du Procureur General

Naharnet - Rizk Discussed with Welch Appointing Prosecutor General for International Tribunal, April 19,2008

Justice Minister Charles Rizk reiterated Friday that the four generals had been arrested in line with a recommendation from the international investigation commission that remains valid. Rizk, talking to reporters after meeting U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs David Welch, said the ongoing crisis stems from blocking the nation's constitutional institutions and authorities. The judiciary, however, has survived such attempts "thanks to international backing," Rizk added. He said his discussion with Welch included the possibility of appointing head of the international investigation committee as prosecutor general of the international tribunal.