The Syrian-Lebanese Conflict

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This paper discusses the diplomatic relations between Syria and Lebanon. It specifically looks at the Mehlis investigation that found that the Syrian government's actions against the Lebanese are criminal. The paper discusses examples of some of these actions and then explores the possibility for further United Nation actions against Syria for their role in these criminal activities.

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"Syria's track record for compliance with the UN resolutions has not been reliable. They have continually violated the resolutions in secret. Lebanon's evidence that Syria has not complied with the terms of the resolution is compelling and tends to cast the blame for continuing disquiet in the area on Syria. The latest in the actions between Lebanon and Syria came on December 12, 2007 when a car bomb killed Brigadier General Francois al-Hajj, who had been democratically elected to fill the vacant Presidency in Lebanon. Immediately, the world blamed Syria for trying to meddle in Lebanon's private affairs. Initial reactions from Syria were complete denial of any knowledge of the act and condemnation of the perpetrators . However, this has been Syria's reaction to almost every attack since the hostilities began. Investigations are still pending."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Aita, J. (2005). Security Council Demand Syria Cooperate in Hariri Investigation. October 31, 2005. Global Security.org. http://www.globalsecurity.org/wmd/library/news/syria/2005/syria-051031-usia01.htm Internet: Accessed December 22, 2007.
• Associated Press. "U.N. Chief Warns Arms Smugglers From Syrian Could Threaten Lebanon Cease-Fire." Saturday, March 31, 2007. Fox News. http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,263031,00.html. Internet: Accessed December 22, 2007.
• Brown, D. 2007. "Bush warns Syria after Lebanon officer's death." Dec. 13, 2007. MSNBC> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22210645/ Internet: Accessed December 22, 2007.
• Mehlis, D. 2005 "Report Of The International Independent Investigation Commission Established Pursuant To Security Council" UN Resolution 1595 (2005). http://www.un.org/news/dh/docs/mehlisreport/. Internet: Accessed December 22, 2007.
• United Nations. Chapter VII. Articles 41,42. http://www.un.org/aboutun/charter/chapter7.htm. Internet: Accessed December 22, 2007.

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