Syria can no longer act with impunity in Lebanon: Chirac
French President Jacques Chirac warned that foreign powers would no longer be allowed to meddle with impunity in Lebanon’s affairs, a clear rebuke of Syria for its actions there. “In Lebanon, those who instigate attacks and plot to destabilize the country must know that the time of interference and impunity is over,” Chirac said in a New Year’s address to the diplomatic corps. “The United Nations’ resolutions must be implemented and respected in full,” he said. Full Story