France: We are Very Worried about Safety of Syrians in Lebanon
The French Foreign Minister voiced on Friday its “deep concern” over the safety of Syrians in Lebanon in light of reports that the Syrian army had infiltrated Lebanese territory on Thursday where it killed a Syrian national living near the border.
French Foreign Ministry spokesman Bernard Valero stressed during a press conference that France is committed to an independent, sovereign, and secure Lebanon.
A Lebanese security official had reported that Syrian forces had entered Lebanon on Thursday where it killed a Syrian national who is married to a Lebanese woman.
Prime Minister Najib Miqati had stressed that the government is keen on protecting Syrians in Lebanon.
Furthermore, the French government had repeatedly warned the Syrian regime against targeting Syrian opposition members residing in the European state.
It issued its warning in light of reports that Syrian Embassy employees had been targeting opposition members in France.
Source: Agence France Presse
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