(KUNA) -- The government has disallowed tribal Lashkar (forces) participating in the Lebanon war saying that it is supporting the Lebanese government and people at every level. Federal Interior Minister Aftab Ahmed Sherpao, talking to newsmen Monday, warned that the government would not let anyone participate in the war in Lebanon in his personal capacity, said press reports Tuesday.| “Maulana Fazlur Rehman and tribal leaders had asked the government to authorize a tribal Lashkar of 100,000 tribesmen to fight in Lebanon against Israel.” |
Sherpao said the government is supporting the Lebanese government and people at every level and is also providing all necessary aid. He said "we have condemned the killing of innocent women and children and are stressing the UN must... call for ceasefire. However, we will not allow anyone to take part in the war on individual capacity."