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Lebanon Approves Syrian Prisoner Transfer Amid Tensions

2/4/2026

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The Lebanese government approved a treaty to transfer about 300 Syrian prisoners back to Syria, aiming to ease tensions and improve relations after the fall of Bashar al-Assad.
Unresolved issues include the fate of Lebanese individuals believed to be missing in Syrian prisons and border demarcation disputes.
The agreement states that only convicted prisoners will be transferred, and the receiving state will be responsible for their custody.

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The Lebanese government approved a treaty to transfer about 300 Syrian prisoners back to Syria, aiming to ease tensions and improve relations after the fall of Bashar al-Assad.
Unresolved issues include the fate of Lebanese individuals believed to be missing in Syrian prisons and border demarcation disputes.
The agreement states that only convicted prisoners will be transferred, and the receiving state will be responsible for their custody.