Brussels, Aug 6 (IANS) The European Union (EU) Wednesday condemned the assault by violent extremist groups on Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) in a border town near Syria. "We fully support the LAF in defending their country and people, and welcome the determination of Lebanese political leaders to put an end to terrorism and violent extremism," Xinhua quoted an EU statement as saying. On Saturday, clashes erupted in Arsal between the Lebanese army and alleged Syrian gunmen who crossed into the border town following the arrest of a Syrian national, accused of being a top leader of Al Qaeda's Syrian branch al-Nusra Front. After the arrest, Syrian gunmen surrounded the army posts in Arsal before opening fire at Lebanese soldiers.
08-13-2014, 05:20 PM
EU condemns assault on Lebanese army
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