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Tuesday, March 13, 2012

Al-Qaida cell found in Lebanese military

Lebanese military has evidence that an al-Qaida group was operating within its ranks, the country's prime minister declared.

Lebanese Prime Minister Nijab Mikati said military authorities uncovered a terrorist cell in its ranks. The group, believed to be tied to the Abdullah Azzam Brigades, was allegedly planning attacks on military barracks.

"The Lebanese army uncovered a terrorist cell that was planning an attack on its barracks and is carrying out the necessary investigation," the prime minister was quoted by Lebanese news outlet Naharnet as saying. "But it has nothing to do with the situation in Syria."

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