MGLBO1: LEBANON MONITORING GROUP SITUATION

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UNCLAS STATE 052144 
 
SENSITIVE 
 
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TAGS: AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT LB
SUBJECT: MGLBO1: LEBANON MONITORING GROUP SITUATION 
REPORT NO. 14 
 
 
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DOHA TALKS TO BEGIN MAY 17 
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UNCLAS STATE 052144

SENSITIVE

SIPDIS

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT LB
SUBJECT: MGLBO1: LEBANON MONITORING GROUP SITUATION
REPORT NO. 14

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DOHA TALKS TO BEGIN MAY 17
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1. (SBU) Lebanese leaders will leave Beirut at 1530
local time in separate planes; a third plane will
transport journalists. The delegations are expected to
arrive in Doha in the evening. Formal discussions will
begin May 17 and will address government composition and
the electoral law. Hizballah arms will not be discussed
until after the presidential election planned for June 10.
(Ops/Embassy Beirut telcon and e-mail)

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DRUZE LEADERS HOLD TALKS IN CHOUF MOUNTAINS
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2. (SBU) MP Jumblatt held a joint press conference with
former MP Talal Arslan regarding Jumblatt's visit to the
Chouf Mountains. Jumblatt expressed condolences to
families of victims of the May 7 violence and stressed the
importance of dialogue and "communal living."
(Ops/Embassy Beirut telcon, naharnet.com, NOWLebanon.com)

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BEIRUT AIRPORT REMAINS OPEN AMID PEACEFUL PROTESTS
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3. (SBU) Embassy Beirut reports that BIA is open and
operating "as usual." Protestors have gathered on the
airport road, hoisting banners addressed to Lebanese
politicians that read "if you don't agree, don't return,"
media reports. (Ops/Embassy Beirut telcon,
NOWLebanon.com)

4. (U) Minimize considered.
RICE