- Anti-Syrian
Anti-Syrian is a journalistic and political term used to describe a political position, which opposes the
Syria n regime's interference inLebanon .Lebanese Political Position
Anti-Syrian is a political stance that the large parts of Lebanese society hold towards the Syrian
Baathist regime, due to its 30-year occupation of Lebanon, and its continuous influence on their country's affairs. The anti-Syrian sentiment culminated in Lebanon's largest demonstration on March 14, 2005, which was to become known as theCedar Revolution . [http://www.wrmea.com/archives/Jan_Feb_2007/0701026.html Two Views: The Crisis in Lebanon: Who Benefits? ] ] The Syrian Army withdrew from Lebanon soon after. [ [http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/world/20070202-0907-americainlebanon.html SignOnSanDiego.com > News > World - From cows to Humvees, American involvement deepens in Lebanon after Syrian withdrawal ] ] The politicians of the Cedar Revolution are known as theMarch 14 Alliance .Usage in the Press
bbc.co.uk
*"World leaders and Lebanese politicians have condemned the bomb attack that killed an anti-Syrian Lebanese MP in a mainly Christian suburb of Beirut." [ [http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/7003857.stm BBC NEWS | Middle East | Anger at new Lebanon MP killing ] ]MonstersandCritics.com
*"Anti-Syrian government minister Pierre Gemayel was killed by unidentified gunmen in a Christian neighbourhood of Beirut in November 2006." [ [http://news.monstersandcritics.com/middleeast/news/article_1250290.php/Anti-Syrian_majority_accuse_Lebanese_opposition_of_coup__Extra_ Anti-Syrian majority accuse Lebanese opposition of coup (Extra) - Middle East ] ]
*"Anti-Syrian majority accuse Lebanese opposition of coup." [ [http://news.monstersandcritics.com/middleeast/news/article_1263103.php/At_least_three_killed_in_bus_explosions_in_Lebanon__3rd_Lead_ At least three killed in bus explosions in Lebanon (3rd Lead) - Middle East ] ]Reuters
*"Anti-Syrian Lebanese Crowds Honor Slain Hariri." [http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070214/wl_nm/lebanon_dc_8]
*"Tens of thousands of flag-waving Lebanese gathered in central Beirut on Wednesday to remember Rafik al-Hariri, two years after the former premier's killing, and show support for the anti-Syrian government." [http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070214/wl_nm/lebanon_dc_5]
*"June 19 - Lebanese parliamentary elections end in victory for anti-Syrian alliance led by Hariri's son Saad al-Hariri." [ [http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/L13582123.htm Reuters AlertNet - CHRONOLOGY-Events in Lebanon since Hariri's killing ] ]"
The San Francisco Chronicle "
*"The event that has neighborhoods turning into bunkers is the planned rally on Wednesday by the pro-government coalition known as March 14, named for the date of a huge pro-Hariri, anti-Syrian protest, one month after the slaying of the popular prime minister in 2005." [ [http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/c/a/2007/02/13/MNG62O3F5U1.DTL Lebanon neighborhoods turning into bunkers / Nation on edge as anniversary of Hariri assassination nears ] ]United Press International
*"Unions condemn anti-Syrian attacks." [ [http://www.upi.com/InternationalIntelligence/view.php?StoryID=20070201-121939-7101r International Intelligence - Analysis - UPI.com ] ]"
The World Peace Herald "
*"The anti-Syrian daily said in a commentary the massive turnout two years after Hariri's assassination proves the pro-government camp is not a just a minority and can take to the streets just as the opposition does." [ [http://wpherald.com/articles/3435/1/Arab-Press-Roundup-Massive-turnout-of-Lebanons-pro-government-camp/Second-anniversary-of-Hariri-assassination.html Down For Maintenance ] ]"
Washington Report on Middle East Affairs "
*"True to his family’s heritage, Amin’s son, the young Pierre Gemayel who was killed this week, was a minister in Fuad Saniora’s anti-Syrian government, itself a product of the parliamentary majority which emerged as a result of popular revulsion at the murder in February 2005 of the former prime minister, Rafiq Hariri—a murder for which Syria and its local allies were widely blamed."ee also
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Syrian occupation of Lebanon
*Demographics of Lebanon External links
* [http://www.march14forces.org Lebanese March 14 Movement]
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