Lahoud the winner in power struggle

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President Emile Lahoud of Lebanon has effectively cracked down on anti-Syrian demonstrations in his country, although the question of Syria's control of Lebanon is certain to remain. There is an ongoing conflict between Lahoud and Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri on this, and other, issues.

Author: Blanche, Ed
Political aspects, Presidents, Presidents (Government), Lahoud, Emile

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Leanese debate on Syria heats up

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There are growing demands within Lebanon that Syria remove its troops from the country. Syrian troops first moved into Lebanon in 1976, during a Lebanese civil war.

Author: Blanche, Ed
Syrians in Lebanon, Syrians

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Syria pulls out of 45 bases in Beirut

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Syria has withdrawn some 7,000 of its troops from Lebanon, including most of Beirut. However it is estimated that some 25,000 Syrian troops remain in Lebanon.

Author: Blanche, Ed
Armed forces in foreign countries, Syrian

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Subjects list: Political activity, Syrian foreign relations, Syria, Lebanese foreign relations, Lebanon
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