Lebanon right-wing party outlawed

Thursday 24 March 1994 19:02 EST

Comments

Your support helps us to tell the story

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.

At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.

The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.

Your support makes all the difference.

Lebanon's right-wing Lebanese Forces party, whose Phalangist militiamen allied themselves with Israel in the 1982 invasion and slaughtered hundreds of Palestinian civilians in the Sabra and Chatila refugee camps, was yesterday dissolved after at least four of its ex-fighters were charged with the bombing of a Maronite church in which 11 worshippers were killed, Robert Fisk writes from Beirut.

No sooner had five Christians been arrested than an estimated 3,000 Lebanese troops surrounded the Kesrwan home of Samir Geagea, the ex-militia leader who has steadfastly refused to support the Syrian-sponsored Lebanese government.

Join our commenting forum

Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies

Comments

Stay up to date with notifications from The Independent

Thank you for registering

Lebanon right-wing party outlawed

Bookmark popover

Join our commenting forum

Thank you for registering