A special UN court set up to investigate the killing of former Lebanese prime minister Rafik al-Hariri has begun work today in the Hague.

Lebanese authorities are holding seven people, including four generals, in connection with the attack, and prosecutors are expected to call for their transfer to the court. One woman at Hariri’s memorial in Beirut said: “There will be no life in Lebanon and no place for security if this court fails to prosecute Hariri’s killers.” There was an international outcry when the former prime minister and 22 other people were killed in a car bomb attack in Beirut in February 2005. Another man in Beirut said: “This is a great day for us, one we’ve eagerly awaited. We want the court to waste no time and quickly reach a verdict.” The UN prosecutor says he believes the case can be solved and has asked for patience as he gathers evidence. He says he will pursue what he calls a principled approach based solely on the facts and will not be swayed by political considerations.More about: Lebanon

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