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US Next Moves on Sharara
The U.S. State Department has declared Lebanon’s consul in Michigan, Ibrahim Sharara, persona non grata over past posts and statements attributed to him that praised military operations against U.S. forces, including the 1983 bombing of the Marine barracks in Beirut. Under the Vienna Conventions, international law gives the host country the right to take this decision without giving reasons, and it cannot be appealed. If the sending country does not recall the diplomat, his immunity may be revoked and he may be denied recognition. Lebanon’s next steps include formally ending his assignment, appointing a chargé d’affaires to run the consulate, then nominating a replacement and awaiting Washington’s approval.
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