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Syria-Lebanon-Iran
2 Arrested over Bhannine Clashes, Another 2 over Ties to Extremist Groups
2014-12-14
[AnNahar] The Lebanese army said it tossed in the calaboose
Drop the gat, Rocky, or you're a dead 'un!
on Friday two people suspected of attacking the military during recent gunbattles in northern Leb.

An army communique said a military unit raided an area in the northern town of Bhannine and arrested Fawaz Ahmed al-Kheir and Musab Mohammed Ali Sharaf.

Dozens of people were killed and injured in October when forces of Evil engaged in festivities with the military in the northern city of Tripoli
...a confusing city, one end of which is located in Lebanon and the other end of which is the capital of Libya. Its chief distinction is being mentioned in the Marine Hymn...
, Bhannine and surrounding areas.

The two suspects were referred to the competent authorities, the communique said.

Later on Friday, state-run National News Agency said State Security agents from the Qobayyat department arrested a Lebanese and a Syrian in the Akkar region.

The Lebanese Bilal H., who hails from Mashta Hammoud, was detained on suspicion of belonging to murderous Moslem groups, NNA said.

Syrian national Anas D. meanwhile was arrested for "belonging to and fighting alongside Jund al-Sham," the agency added.

Militants inspired by al-Qaeda-linked al-Nusra
...the current nom de guerre of al-Qaeda in the Levant, which isn't to be confused with al-Qaeda in Iraq and the Levant...
Front and the Islamic State
...formerly ISIS or ISIL, depending on your preference. Before that al-Qaeda in Iraq, as shaped by Abu Musab Zarqawi. They're very devout, committing every atrocity they can find in the Koran and inventing a few more. They fling Allah around with every other sentence, but to hear the pols talk they're not really Moslems....
group have killed and maimed several soldiers in a string of attacks in recent months.

The deadliest was in August, when jihadists from Syria briefly overran the border town of Arsal, capturing coppers and soldiers and killing several others.

The majority of the servicemen are still held hostage. Four have been executed.
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