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France’s justification for using force in Mali against those it has armed

France's justification for using force in Mali against those it has armed

24 October 2018
The Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sergey Lavrov, has given an interview to Russia Today. In this interview he reveals a telephone interview he had with his French partner, Laurent Fabius, during Operation Serval in Mali.
“France’s wish was that its contingent in Mali secured the approval of the UN Security Council to fight this terrorist threat. Laurent [Fabius] called me and requested that Russia not oppose […]. I told him: “But it is must be kept in mind that you are going to paralyze (...)

Paris Administrative Tribunal admits France’s responsibility in Syria

Paris Administrative Tribunal admits France's responsibility in Syria

21 December 2014
On 20 December 2014, the Paris Administrative Court dismissed the civil action taken by seven Syrians against Foreign Minister, Laurent Fabius, for abetting war in Syria and, consequently, for complicity in the killings and massacres of their families.
At Mr. Fabius’ request, the Court held that he could not be sued personally for acts that fall under the foreign policy of his government. In so doing, the Administrative Court paves the way for the Syrian government to take action before the (...)

Complaint against Laurent Fabius in Justice Court

Complaint against Laurent Fabius in Justice Court

30 November 2013
Three Syrian citizens have lodged a complaint in the French Cour de Justice de la République against Laurent Fabius, for complicity in death threats, forcible entry into private homes, damages and destruction, mutilation, murder, illegal confinement, abduction, detention and desecration of human corpses because of their supposed non-affiliation to a specific religious group.
The plaintiffs—Mrs. Al Kassem, Messrs. Al Ibrahim and Salim—consider that Mr. Laurent Fabius, in his capacity as Minister (...)

The EU assimilates the Lebanese Resistance with terrorism

The EU assimilates the Lebanese Resistance with terrorism

2 August 2013
EU foreign ministers, gathered in Bruxelles on July 22nd 2013, have included the Hezbollah’s military branch on the European list of terrorist organization.
The registration is supposed to sanction one or many of the terrorist actions that have been committed on the Union’s soil. Despite the denials of the organization, the Counsel argued that is was the case regarding the assault that took place in Burgas (Bulgaria), on July 18th 2012, against an Israeli bus. At the time, Boïko Borissov’s (...)

French Foreign Minister refuses to pronounce Syrian President’s name

French Foreign Minister refuses to pronounce Syrian President's name

29 January 2013
On 17 August 2012, French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius stated: "After hearing the harrowing testimonies of the people here (...) when we hear all that, and I weigh my words: M . Bashar al-Assad does not deserve to be on earth."
Contrary to the most basic diplomatic principles, such remarks were interpreted as a call for murder on the part of a country that has abolished the death penalty.
Fabius’ new communications directives ban the use of the family name of the President of the Syrian (...)

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Paris Administrative Tribunal admits France’s responsibility in Syria

France’s justification for using force in Mali against those it has armed

French Foreign Minister refuses to pronounce Syrian President’s name

Complaint against Laurent Fabius in Justice Court

The EU assimilates the Lebanese Resistance with terrorism