Lebanese Minister rejects chemical burying allegations

Speaking to An-Nahar – a local newspaper – on Monday he noted, “Regardless of the source of the news, I – as the environment minister – represent Lebanon in this respect and we shall not approve such a proposal,” he stressed. 

“Lebanon has had enough environmental and water pollution. Our country is too small and has become but one agglomeration whereas chemical waste burial requires countries with vast desert areas,” he added.

"Al-Manar" a TV Channel owned by the Hezbollah confirmed that official sources stated that chemical weapons had been buried in Lebanon.