Hariri family calls for international probe into assassination

The family of assassinated former Lebanese premier Rafik Hariri called today for an international commission to be formed to investigate his killing.

The Hariri family demand is in contrast to the stance of the Lebanese government, which opposes a foreign-led investigation into Monday’s bombing that killed the billionaire tycoon and 16 others. It has however requested foreign investigators, including Swiss, to assist in the inquiry.