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Conflict Incident Report
Syrian Army attack against Joint Forces
Associated Timeline/Case:
The Two-Year War | February, 1975 to December, 1976
Date of incident:
September 28, 1976
Actors/Parties Involved:
Syrian Armed Forces
National Movement (NM)
On September 23, 1976, Elias Sarkis was elected president. Five days later, the Syrian Army led a massive attack against all the positions of the Joint Forces, starting in Zahleh, then spreading toward Tarchich, Mtein, Hammana, and Falougha with the aim of restoring control over the areas that the Joint Forces had taken over in March-May 1976.
Primary category:
Clashes/Armed Conflict
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