Sunday, May 15, 2011

Thousands of Syrians have fled Lebanon for the strong repression in El Asad

Barcelona (Editorial and agencies) .- Thousands of Syrians have fled to neighboring Lebanon due to the harsh repression of the government of Bashar al-Assad, which has claimed so far the lives of 800 civilians, according to figures from human rights organizations. At the junction between countries a person has died and five were wounded by gunfire Syrians in Lebanon, Lebanese officials have said quoted by Sky News.

For his part, President al-Assad has created a committee to redirect the dialogue with the opposition and to table a bid to end unrest threatening a family dynasty in power that lasts more than 40 years. According to the Associated Press, more than 5,000 Syrians have fled the area in recent weeks.

On Saturday more than 500 people left the country.

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