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Sawwan Indicts 8 Lebanese and a Syrian for Armed Group Ties

Military Investigative Judge Fadi Sawwan indicted eight Lebanese and a Syrian national for belonging to armed groups that took part in several terrorist attacks in Lebanon, the state-run National News Agency reported on Thursday.

The Lebanese were indicted for triggering sectarian strife in the northern city of Tripoli during the Bab al-Tabbaneh and Jabal Mohsen clashes.

Meanwhile, Syrian national Khaled Rahhal was indicted for belonging to the Syrian armed group of Abu Khaled al-Sareeaa in Wadi Hmeid in the outskirts of Arsal. He is charged with supplying weapons and ammunition.

They were all referred to the permanent military court for trial.

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M.T.


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