By: Reuters
Source: BBC
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-29498972
There have been violent fights in eastern Lebanon between Sunni Militants and Lebanese Shia group Hezbollah. It is believed that the Sunni Militants are from Al-Nusra front that is united with Al-Qaeda's Syrian affiliate. Hezbollah officials mentioned that two of their fighters and about sixteen Nusra fighters were found dead. These fights began occurring after gunmen attacked the Hezbollah bases from south of the town, Baalbek, until north to the near town of Arsal. These fights were unexpected and it stirred more of an uprising within fighters. Lebanon's official National News Agency spoke about the fights and said that the attack began when the gunmen from Asaal al-Ward from Syria's Qalamoun province arrived. It was reported on Sunday, by Hezbollah's al-Manar television, that the group had made sure the rebels were back over the border and the fights had stopped. Syria's border is penetrable and there are no patrols guarding it. Hezbollah controls many military posts along the border, but does not mention anything about fights that have broken out. The fights broke out two months after the IS militants and al-Nusra attacked Lebanese security forces in Arsal. In Arsal they kept hostages and since then they have killed three of those hostages.
Hezbollah fighters have formerly fought alongside the government troops in Syria, against the rebels that had been supported by Syrian Sunnis. The tough situation in Syria has aggravated the existing tensions in Lebanon. It has made Hezbollah and the areas that support it a target for Sunni militant bomb attacks that could arrive at any time. The situation in Syria has become out of control and dangerous for the citizens living there. As attacks are occurring, families are living in constant fear. An end must come to this chaos.
Astonishing job Talar! This was a fantastic article you decided to do your blog post on. I definitely agree with you that this has gone to far and it is becoming more gruesome and gory as time passes. The innocent people need assurances of their safety; no innocent person deserves to die. I agree that this needs to be put to a stop!
ReplyDeleteThank you. My point exactly!
DeleteIndeed an end must come to this chaos. Wonderful post Talar! It is jaw-dropping seeing what is going on in this world and it is extremely important to bring it to our attention. It is insane to think that in places all around the world there are people who live in constant fear of situations like this when we live with security. Wonderful vocabulary and writing style in this post Talar!
ReplyDeleteThis post is one of those where one’s full attention is taken. The way you described the crisis in Lebanon played a huge role on making the audience understand the situation and see how serious problems are there in Lebanon. It is important to know about the serious problems around the world, not just America’s.
ReplyDeleteTalar, your summary of the article was fantastic. I agree with the fact that these atrocities MUST come to an end! As time progresses, it feels as though the world becomes more corrupt and selfish and harmful to others. I cannot even stand reading about this; I do not know what I would do if I would have to witness this chaos. Wonderfully written.
ReplyDeleteReading about chaotic and depressing articles like the one you have chosen is absolutely heart breaking. Understanding the seriousness of this issue is beyond important because understanding the situation is the only way this chaos will be put to an end. It is inhuman and completely unacceptable that this continues to happen. Wonderful analysis Talar!
ReplyDeleteTalar, your article explicitly summarizes the news article and your explanation on the importance of this news is well-written. Your closing statement leaves readers with the impression that change must be brought about, and makes the aforementioned reader feel the weight of this responsibility upon his or her own shoulders. It called to my attention the matter of the safety of not only the Syrian civilians (whose precarious condition has been well-known since 2011), but that of Lebanese residents. It is frightening to observe events such as this that predict a greater span of danger in the Middle East and neighboring regions.
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