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Former Syrian Army Deserters Arrested in Tripoli

This is Beirut, 2024-12-29 15:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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A Lebanese Army unit arrested several officers and soldiers on Sunday who had fled the former Syrian Army in the Mallouleh area of Tripoli. The suspicious group, traveling on a bus, was stopped to verify the passengers' identities. According to local sources, the detainees are currently being investigated to determine the details of their escape ...

Syrian Soldiers Hand in Weapons, Hope for Quiet Lives

This is Beirut, 2024-12-16 19:35 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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When Syria's new government put out a call on social media for soldiers and police to lay down their arms and register with the authorities, Kamal Merhej was happy to oblige. "I don't like the army, I want to get back on track with my life without anyone to give me orders," the 28-year-old told AFP. He spent nine years in the army, posted to the ...

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