France Condemns ‘Syria’s Violation’ in Arsal, Urges it to Respect Lebanese Sovereignty
France urged Syria on Thursday to “respect the Lebanese sovereignty,” after the clashes that erupted between Syrian soldiers and the residents of the Arsal Lebanese border town, French Foreign Ministry said.
French Foreign Ministry spokesperson Bernard Valero said: “France condemns Syria’s recent violation of the Lebanese territory in the strongest terms.”
He added that France “calls for respecting the Lebanese sovereignty,” praising the deployment of the Lebanese army, which restored calm in the area.
Clashes erupted on Wednesday on the Lebanese border town of Arsal between Syrian troops and residents, following the fatal shooting of a young man and the wounding of three others by the Syrian army.
Source: Agence France Presse
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