Lebanese Hold Historic Anti-Syrian March

(AP/Washington Post) Zeina Karam - One week after the assassination of former prime minister Rafik Hariri, tens of thousands marched Monday in the biggest anti-Syrian protest in Lebanese history amid signals that Syria will soon withdraw its troops from parts of the country. Holding aloft red roses and Lebanese flags, the throngs on the streets shouted insults at Syria and demanded the resignation of the pro-Syrian government.


2005-02-22 00:00:00

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