* Militants want around 20 allies released by Leba**n * seeking swap with 19 Lebanese soldiers taken captive * Lebanese army has retaken border town (Adding government source) By Mariam Karouny BEIRUT, Aug 8 (Reuters) - Islamist Militants holding 19 Lebanese soldiers seized during an incursion into Leba**n said on Friday they had demanded the release of Islamist prisoners in exchange for letting their captives go. Two commanders close to the group holding the soldiers, speaking by telephone, said the demands had been sent to the Lebanese government and army, which retook the border town of Arsal on Thursday after five days of fighting.
08-13-2014, 05:20 PM
Militants say seeking prisoner swap with Leba**n
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