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Background: Lebanon has made progress toward rebuilding its political institutions since 1991 and the end of the devastating 15-year civil war. Under the Ta'if Accord - the blueprint for national reconciliation - the Lebanese have established a more equitable political system, particularly by giving Muslims a greater say in the political process while institutionalizing sectarian divisions in the government. Since the end of the war, the Lebanese have conducted several successful elections, most of the militias have been weakened or disbanded, and the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) have extended central government authority over about two-thirds of the country. Hizballah, a radical Shia organization, retains its weapons. During Lebanon's civil war, the Arab League legitimized in the Ta'if Accord Syria's troop deployment, numbering about 16,000 based mainly east of Beirut and in the Bekaa Valley. Damascus justified its continued military presence in Lebanon by citing Beirut's requests and the failure of the Lebanese Government to implement all of the constitutional reforms in the Ta'if Accord. Israel's withdrawal from southern Lebanon in May 2000, however, encouraged some Lebanese groups to demand that Syria withdraw its forces as well. The passage of UNSCR 1559 in early October 2004 - a resolution calling for Syria to withdraw from Lebanon and end its interference in Lebanese affairs - further emboldened Lebanese groups opposed to Syria's presence in Lebanon. Syria finally withdrew the remainder of its forces from Lebanon in April of 2005.




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" Hi! Kifec, Cava ? "
8 days ago: Nathan1986 published a blog
" Hi! Kifec, Cava ? "
November 13th 2009  Middle East » Lebanon » Beirut
Hi, Kefec, cava was one of the first things i heard when i came off the plane from Ciaro... its a great reflection of what life in Beirut is like, a major mixture of colonial french , with a western i ... 26 photos [full story]

Beautiful Lebanon
15 days ago: SayLittle published a blog
Beautiful Lebanon
October 23rd 2009  Middle East » Lebanon » Beirut
Our first stop in Lebanon was in Baalbek, where we saw what was claimed as the largest rock in the world. The guide said that this was not true but it was still in the top 3 largest rocks. We then w ... 28 photos [full story]

Lebanese Lira
34 days ago: NiallandDee published a blog
Lebanese Lira
October 18th 2009  Middle East » Lebanon » Beirut
So next stop Lebanon. Having spent a wonderful few days relaxing in Damascus, it was time to pack up all of our belongings in the world into our very little bags again to get back on the long and win ... 6 photos [full story]

Ancient and Modern Ruins in Wartorn Lebanon
October 15th 2009  Middle East » Lebanon » Beirut
One week was simply not enough time for me to completely adjust to the face of modern Lebanon, a face that still bores many of the scars from decades of civil war and violent disputes with neighboring ... 15 photos [full story]

Lebanon Part II
61 days ago: Hails published a blog
Lebanon Part II
September 20th 2009  Middle East » Lebanon » Beirut
While my family spent day 4 on a trip to the south of Lebanon, including tours of the historic sites of Sidon and Tyr, I spent the day meeting with friends at NDU. While I apparently missed quite an ... 21 photos [full story]

67 days ago: Hails published a blog
Lebanon: The 'Blaird'
September 14th 2009  Middle East » Lebanon » Beirut
A few months ago, my mother told me she and my father were contemplating a trip to Lebanon for my father's 60th birthday. The Lebanese influence from my father's side has played a huge role in our li ... [full story]

Beirut !
103 days ago: Nathan1986 published a blog
Beirut !
July 1st 2008  Middle East » Lebanon » Beirut
Lebanon for a month! Making it back up to Rome from Lipari was a task. A whole day of travel, from morning to night. We checked into a hostel over night and went out for a few drinks to celebrate our ... 18 photos [full story]

Nose Jobs, Princesses, and Beemers
105 days ago: gasiorr published a blog
Nose Jobs, Princesses, and Beemers
August 6th 2009  Middle East » Lebanon » Beirut
Beirut, the Paris of the Middle East, as it has been previously called seems to be reclaiming the title. The New York Times has ranked it #1 on its list of 44 places to visit in 2009 . What is it ... 29 photos [full story]

Damn Yankees
119 days ago: crenshawroehler published a blog
Damn Yankees
July 25th 2009  Middle East » Lebanon » Beirut
When we started planning our trip to the Middle East we knew we might receive mixed receptions from the people we would meet and that Americans are not well regarded in this part of the world. We had ... 4 photos [full story]

Lebanon
March 18th 2009  Middle East » Lebanon » Beirut
I have just finished writing a very long paper for my master’s pertaining to the expansion of human rights. Work while on vacation, I have reached the level of being a true profession in making ... 25 photos [full story]


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