Statement by Lebanese President Joseph Aoun: “I followed with interest the announcement of the memorandum of understanding reached between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran, and its affirmation of a cessation of military operations and escalation in the region, including in Lebanon.
In this context, I appreciate the memorandum’s recognition of Lebanon’s unique circumstances and its acknowledgment that Lebanon’s stability and security are an integral part of any serious effort to establish stability in the region, especially after the sacrifices and heavy burdens borne by the Lebanese people during the past period.
The Lebanese people, particularly those living in areas that were subjected to attacks and destruction and who lost loved ones, livelihoods, and homes, now look forward to seeing these understandings translated into practical steps that put a definitive end to the cycle of violence and lay the foundation for a period of stability, security, recovery, and reconstruction.
I also extend my gratitude to all the countries and parties that contributed to the achievement of this memorandum, and to everyone who worked to ensure that Lebanon was included in efforts aimed at ending the escalation and halting military operations on various fronts, out of recognition of the extent of the suffering endured by the Lebanese people over the past months.
Lebanon hopes that this development will mark the beginning of a broader process that strengthens stability in the region, preserves the sovereignty of states and the rights of their peoples, and enables the Lebanese to focus on rebuilding what has been destroyed and restoring their normal lives within a safe and stable state.”
Life event that changes all: Horse riding accident in Zimbabwe in 1993, a fractured skull et al including bipolar anxiety, chronic fatigue …. co-morbidities (Nietzche 'He who has the reason why can deal with any how' details my health history from 1993 to date). 17th 2017 August operation for breast cancer (no indications just an appointment came from BreastCheck through the Post). Trinity College Dublin Business Economics and Social Studies (but no degree) 1997-2003; UCD 1997/1998 night classes) essays, projects, writings. Trinity Horizon Programme 1997/98 (Centre for Women Studies Trinity College Dublin/St. Patrick's Foundation (Professor McKeon) EU Horizon funded: research study of 15 women (I was one of this group and it became the cornerstone of my journey to now 2017) over 9 mth period diagnosed with depression and their reintegration into society, with special emphasis on work, arts, further education; Notes from time at Trinity Horizon Project 1997/98; Articles written for Irishhealth.com 2003/2004; St Patricks Foundation monthly lecture notes for a specific period in time; Selection of Poetry including poems written by people I know; Quotations 1998-2017; other writings mainly with theme of social justice under the heading Citizen Journalism Ireland. Letters written to friends about life in Zimbabwe; Family history including Michael Comyn KC, my grandfather, my grandmother's family, the O'Donnellan ffrench Blake-Forsters; Moral wrong: An acrimonious divorce but the real injustice was the Catholic Church granting an annulment – you can read it and make your own judgment, I have mine. Topics I have written about include annual Brain Awareness week, Mashonaland Irish Associataion in Zimbabwe, Suicide (a life sentence to those left behind); Nostalgia: Tara Hill, Co. Meath.
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