VII. The Contemporary Period, 1945–2000 > E. The Middle East and North Africa, 1945–2000 > 3. The Middle East and Egypt, 1943–2000 > f. Lebanon > 1990, Oct. 13
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1990, Oct. 13
 
Surrender of troops loyal to Gen. Michel Awn, who took refuge in the French embassy. The decisive factor that tipped the balance was Syria's offer (Oct. 10) to use its troops against Awn.  1
 
1991, May 22
 
Signing of a Syrian-Lebanese treaty, which coordinated defense, foreign policy, and economic policy between the two countries. The pact effectively, if not officially, reduced Lebanon to an appendage of Syria (excepting the Israeli security zone in the extreme south).  2
 
Nov. 5
 
Signing of a peace accord by the rival Shi’ite militias, Amal and Hizbollah.  3
 
 
 
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