The Lebanese army said on Thursday it had completed the first phase of its disarmament plan in the South Litani region near the Israeli border but said more work was needed to clear tunnels and unexploded ordnance.
The Lebanese Armed Forces had set a year-end deadline to clear non-state weaponry from the south as part of this initial phase, before moving on to other areas of the country — a process expected to be more complicated due to political sensitivities.
It said there was now a state monopoly on arms in the south, ach
Continue Reading on The National UAE
This preview shows approximately 15% of the article. Read the full story on the publisher's website to support quality journalism.