by ATFL | Jul 16, 2021 | Statement, Statements & Announcements
The American Task Force on Lebanon (ATFL) noted with regret the inability of the country to form a government following the resignation on July 15 of Saad Hariri as Prime Minister-designate. For nine months, the political leadership in Lebanon has been unable to agree...
by ATFL | Jun 26, 2021 | Statement, Statements & Announcements
The American Task Force on Lebanon (ATFL) welcomes the June 25th announcement by French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken to jointly bring pressure on Lebanese leaders to take actions to relieve the country’s multiple...
by ATFL | Dec 29, 2020 | Statement, Statements & Announcements
In the closing session before the holiday recess, the US Senate unanimously passed S.Res.682, “Recognizing the devastating explosion that rocked the Port of Beirut on August 4, 2020, and expressing solidarity with the Lebanese people.” The resolution was introduced by...
by ATFL | Oct 5, 2020 | Statement, Statements & Announcements
In an effort led by Rep. Darin LaHood (R-IL), and co-sponsored by Reps. Donna Shalala (D-FL), Steve Stivers (R-OH), and Garrett Graves (R-LA), the House Foreign Affairs Committee unanimously passed H.Res.1077, a bipartisan resolution [that] “expresses the sense of...
by ATFL | Aug 14, 2020 | Statement, Statements & Announcements
The American Task Force on Lebanon (ATFL) is concerned by reports of injuries sustained by demonstrators in Beirut during clashes with Lebanese security forces. We note that Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) Commander Joseph Aoun reiterated his commitment that the military...
by ATFL | Aug 11, 2020 | Statement, Statements & Announcements
The American Task Force on Lebanon (ATFL) notes the decision of the Diab government to resign and its call for early elections. In light of the economic, political, and social crises that have been eroding the quality of life for the Lebanese people and the hundreds...
