Syrian occupation of Lebanon
1976–2005 military occupation
Syrian occupation of Lebanon
The Syrian occupation of Lebanon lasted from 31 May 1976, beginning with the Syrian intervention in the Lebanese Civil War, until 30 April 2005. This period saw significant Syrian military and political influence over Lebanon, impacting its governance, economy, and society. The Syrian occupation of Lebanon led to an unknown number of deaths, and more than 643 forced disappearances of Lebanese civilians at the hands of the Syrian Arab Army and its "Moukhabarat", a local term for Syria's intelligence agency. During the Syrian occupation, Lebanese human-rights organizations documented cases of arbitrary detention and enforced disappearance. The Lebanese Center for Human Rights reported that 17,415 people were officially recorded as missing during the Lebanese Civil War, with responsibility for disappearances attributed to multiple parties to the conflict, including Syrian forces. The occupation ended following intense international pressure and widespread protests after the assassination of...
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