The American Task Force for Lebanon (ATFL) is deeply concerned with events surrounding the demonstrations in Lebanon on June 6.
ATFL strongly supports the rights of the Lebanese people to demonstrate peacefully to achieve their goals for political, economic, and social reforms to allow them to live in dignity in an inclusive and equitable society.
ATFL regrets that injuries were sustained by some of the demonstrators, condemns the violence that took place between small groups of demonstrators, and the unnecessary damage done to public and private property which distracts from the core messages of the demonstrators.
ATFL further condemns the violence that took place between some demonstrators and the Army which resulted in several casualties of the LAF, one seriously. We continue to support the LAF as the only legitimate military force in the country and will maintain its efforts to promote the very strong ties between the LAF and the US government, and their mission to protect the citizens of Lebanon.
