The death of Syrian President Hafez Asad

The government declared week mourning

Hoss: He assumed the affairs and hopes of the Nation.Prime Minister Dr. Salim Hoss declared the following:

• "With great sorrow and regret the Lebanese Government announces the death of the Great Arabic Leader who spent his life struggling to defend the Arab affairs, having deep in his conscience the Nation's sorrows, and in his great heart their hopes and pains, President Hafez Asad, May God have mercy on him.

• At the terrifying calamity that fell on Lebanon deeply in its heart, and in gratitude to what the Great Deceased had offered to, of efforts, mind and heart, we announce the official mourning in Lebanon for one week starting from today. All the flags are dropped down on the entire Public departments and establishments. The TV and Radio broadcasting programs will be limited to the requirements of this painful occasion.

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