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| Lebanese lawmakers leave amid threats |
| 2007-06-30 |
| About 20 anti-Syrian lawmakers in Lebanon have temporarily left their conflict-ridden country this summer — apparently seeking safety abroad amid mounting security threats and the recent assassination of an outspoken politician. An Associated Press count found more than two dozen lawmakers, many from the leading majority party bloc, have left Lebanon in the past 10 days. Some have returned, but about 20 remain abroad. A senior Arab intelligence official said Lebanese lawmakers allied with U.S.-backed Prime Minister Fuad Saniora were advised to seek shelter elsewhere after names appeared on a hit list. The official spoke on condition of anonymity because of the matter's sensitivity. Many have traveled to Egypt, an ally of the United States and Saniora's government, according to the official and others familiar with the travel plans. |
| Posted by:ed |
| #1 Rats. Sinking. Ship. |
| Posted by: gromgoru 2007-06-30 22:03 |