When you think of the Syrian civil war you think of Syria, but with recent violent protests in countries such as Lebanon people have noticed that the war seems to be spreading. Supporters of Wissam al-Hassan (the head of Lebanese intelligence) say the Syrian government was responsible for a car bomb attack that killed Wissam and his bodyguard, their reason for this attack is Wissam was a Sunni who challenged Syria and its very powerful Lebanese ally. Enraged by his death anti-Asssad (Syrian Leader) protesters tried to storm government buildings but were pushed back by soldiers.
On the streets of Lebanon troops had armored personnel carriers (APCs) with heavy machine guns to stop the protests, they began exchanging gunfire with Sunni gunmen. "If there is more violence that is linked to Syria, that fuels fear that Lebanon could descend once again into violence." This really made me see how war in one country could cause another to descend into a violent state. Some even say Lebanon might join in the Syrian civil war which would not be good for freedom in these countries.
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505263_162-57537074/syria-violence-spilling-over-into-other-nations/?tag=categoryDoorLead;catDoorHero
What the riots in Lebanon look like.
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505263_162-57537074/syria-violence-spilling-over-into-other-nations/?tag=categoryDoorLead;catDoorHero
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