Monday, September 03, 2007

Nahr el-Bared is taken

Ya knew this wast coming, dintcha?

The fight over the Palestinian refugee camp Nahr el-Bared up north is over. The Lebanese Army stormed the last positions of Fatah al-Islam militants earlier today after a last-ditch escape attempt by the militants failed. At least 35 fighters were killed, and about 20 others captured. The leader, Shaker al-Absi, apparently escaped. Celebratory gunfire broke out in the north, while villagers around the camp pelted the army with rice. In Beirut there's a bit of celebration and horn honking. After three months and more than 220 people killed (including 158 Lebanese soldiers) Lebanon's worst violence since its 1975-1990 civil war is over. Let the fighting over the presidency begin.

Via Chistoper who always delivers the best.

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3 Comments:

Blogger AMANDATRON said...

Your blog is more informative than CNN, BBC and RTL, DWTV.. (German channels)...

It's nice to hear an opinion that isnÄt full of so much bullshit.

9/03/2007 03:27:00 AM  
Blogger SPIIDERWEB™ said...

I do humbly thank you. I try my best.

9/03/2007 08:20:00 AM  
Blogger SPIIDERWEB™ said...

Oops, forgot. My sis and bro both suffer from Gingervitus.

Thank gawd it isn't contagious nor terminal.

9/03/2007 08:35:00 AM  

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