Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Syria's Civil War Is Crossing Over Into Lebanon

Lebanese men blocked a street in Beirut to protest the kidnapping of Lebanese Shias in Syria [Reuters]

Lebanon Sucked Into Syria Conflict As Citizens Choose Sides: Analysts -- National Post

BEIRUT, Lebanon — Lebanon has fallen hostage to the conflict in neighbouring Syria following deadly sectarian clashes between the country’s pro- and anti-Damascus camps, experts say.

“These incidents were a clear message that Lebanon could explode at any time,” said Ghassan al-Azzi, political science professor at Lebanese University.

“The country, which is divided between pro- and anti-Syrian camps, has become hostage to the crisis” he added.

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My Comment: You know that the situation is becoming bad when even Hezbollah is starting to worry on where this is all going.

Update: Syria's War Comes to Beirut -- Foreign Policy

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