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UN Envoy to Inspect Syrian Withdrawal from Lebanon
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Terje Roed-Larsen to discuss Syria's pledge to complete its
military withdrawal







Terje Roed-Larsen

A United Nations envoy has carried out his first inspection to verify
that Syria is withdrawing its military and intelligence personnel from
Lebanon and complying with Security Council Resolution 1559.

Terje Roed-Larsen Tuesday visited a West Beirut apartment block that
Syrian intelligence agents evacuated in recent weeks.

Mr. Roed-Larsen also voiced support for the Lebanese opposition's
demand that parliamentary elections go forward on time by May 31.

On Sunday, Syria pledged to remove all of its troops and intelligence
personnel from Lebanon by April 30.

Today, witnesses reported more Syrian troops were dismantling their
posts, and at least 20 trucks were seen transporting troops and
equipment towards Syria.

Some information for this report provided by AP and AFP.


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