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Syrian Ambassador To U.S. Warns Of Civil War In Lebanon

Referring to Lebanon's difficulties in electing a new president, Syrian Ambassador to the U.S. 'Amad Mustafa expressed fears that "if the political process in Lebanon fails" the country will be dragged into a civil war in which Hizbullah will be involved.

He said that this would be a great national catastrophe for Syria and a victory for the enemies of the Lebanese resistance

Mustafa also stated that Lebanon's enemies were pushing it into civil war, and warned that if a president was elected by only the March 14 Forces there would be an explosion.

Source: Al-Nahar, Lebanon, December 25, 2007

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