Report: Lebanese Officers Training in Syria Return Upon Regime’s Request

Lebanese army officers who were on training programs in Syria have returned to Lebanon upon the request of the Syrian authorities, al-Liwaa daily reported on Friday.

The newspaper said several agreements signed between the Lebanese and Syrian armies stress on the exchange of expertise and attending training courses.

There were six Lebanese officers in Syria divided between the Aleppo and Homs military schools, al-Liwaa added.

More than 550 people have been killed in Syria since security forces began cracking down on anti-regime protesters. Scores of soldiers have also been reported killed.