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Syrian Army retreated from Lebanon

Ryak, Lebanon - The military presence extended over 29 years

Today, Syrian troops and intelligence agents ended the pull-out from Lebanon, after 29 years of military presence: Ryak military airport hosted a cerimony attended by Syrian Armed Forces Chief and Lebanese Armed Forces number one. Lebanon Army Commander, General Michel Sleiman, made a speech in the name of President Emile Lahoud. Syrian troops evacuation put an end to an occupation extended over a...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 119340
Rome, Italy, 04/26/2005 16:55
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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