Syrian Kidnapped during al-Labweh Ambush Released A Syrian national who was kidnapped in an ambush in al-Labweh town in al-Bekaa on Sunday was released, reported the National News Agency on Monday. It said that Mohammed Abbas was released at dawn on Monday thanks to efforts exerted by local tribes. Voice of Lebanon radio (93.3) reported Monday that a second Syrian was also released while a third managed to escape during the ambush. Arsal municipal chief Ali al-Hujairi was wounded and his companion Mohammed Hasan al-Hujairi was killed when their convoy came under fire in al-Labweh, shortly after a hostage swap that took place in Ras Baalbek. Later on Monday, a March 14 delegation that included MPs Jamal al-Jarrah and Assem Araji headed to Arsal in order to meet official and help ease tensions in the area. naharnet/stories/en/93951-syrian-kidnapped-during-al-labweh-ambush-released
Posted on: Mon, 12 Aug 2013 12:25:31 +0000
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