Lebanon
Following World War I, France acquired a mandate over the northern portion of the former Ottoman Empire province of Syria. The French separated out the region of Lebanon in 1920, and granted this area independence in 1943. A lengthy civil war (1975-1990) devastated the country, but Lebanon has since made progress toward rebuilding its political institutions. Under the Ta'if Accord - the blueprint for national reconciliation - the Lebanese established a more equitable political system, particularly by giving Muslims a greater voice in the political process while institutionalizing sectarian divisions in the government. Since the end of the war, Lebanon has conducted several successful elections. Most militias have been reduced or disbanded, with the exception of Hizballah, designated by the US State Department as a Foreign Terrorist Organization, and Palestinian militant groups. During Lebanon's civil war, the Arab League legitimized in the Ta'if Accord Syria's troop deployment, numbering about 16,000 based mainly east of Beirut and in the Bekaa Valley. Israel's withdrawal from southern Lebanon in May 2000 and the passage in September 2004 of UNSCR 1559 - a resolution calling for Syria to withdraw from Lebanon and end its interference in Lebanese affairs - encouraged some Lebanese groups to demand that Syria withdraw its forces as well. The assassination of former Prime Minister Rafiq HARIRI and 22 others in February 2005 led to massive demonstrations in Beirut against the Syrian presence ("the Cedar Revolution"), and Syria withdrew the remainder of its military forces in April 2005.
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| Assad's fall could deliver Lebanon to Iran and Hezbollah - Haaretz ... Mar 28, 2011 ... Washington, Israel, Turkey and Iran all have great reasons to want Assad to remain at the helm - he's seen as a safety valve against an ... - Read more http://www.haaretz.com |
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| Embassy of Lebanon in Washington, D.C. Official site provides news, information and photos about the country and its culture, tourism, trade and foreign affairs along with consular services. - Read more http://www.lebanonembassyus.org |
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| Lebanon.com - The Online Lebanese Community - Lebanon Welcome to Lebanon.com-------------------Make your Online Reservations for Incoming Tours, Hotels, Car Rentals &Apartments------------------Order Online ... - Read more http://www.lebanon.com |
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| Ministry of Tourism :: Destination Lebanon The daylight rising over Lebanon brings endless opportunities of fun, beach, nature and outdoor activities. You'll never know what to choose. ... - Read more http://www.lebanon-tourism.gov.lb |
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| Lebanon, MO - Official Website Lebanon @ Work - Week of March 28th As weather allows, Lebanon's Public Works Department has the following projects scheduled for the week of March 28, ... - Read more http://www.lebanonmissouri.org |
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| Lebanon News :: Middle East News :: The Daily Star - Lebanon Online version of this Lebanese English-language daily. - Read more http://www.dailystar.com.lb |
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| CITY OF LEBANON Welcome to the Official City of Lebanon, NH Website. - Read more http://www.lebnh.net |
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