Hague Voices Concern over Violence in Lebanon in January

British Foreign Secretary William Hague on Sunday voiced concern over the situation in Lebanon, expressing fear of "an outbreak of violence in the country." 

In an interview on Britain's Sky News television, Hague said: "We are very concerned about Lebanon that is one of our concerns over the coming weeks." He further stressed "We think it's very important that tribunal does its work." 

In this context, Hague went on to say "I've announced an increase in the British funding for that tribunal, as did the United States with their funding, to make clear that it must go ahead, that justice must proceed in Lebanon for people to have any confidence in its future." 

British Foreign Secretary also noted that "Lebanon and Sudan were the two areas in January that are most obvious at this stage to watch for a political crisis or an outbreak of violence," adding "Therefore, we as international community must be ready to do everything we can to assist with those countries."