22 February 1987

●The Syrian army enters West Beirut

Beirut & suburbs#Civil war #Syrian presence

AttackerSyria / Syrian Army➜TargetPalestinians (refugees & camps)PSP / JumblattHezbollah

On 22 February 1987 some 7,000 Syrian troops entered West Beirut at the request of Muslim leaders to end the "flag war" between Amal, the PSP and the Mourabitoun. Syria regained control of West Beirut after a five-year absence.

▲ Relief trucks shelled at the entrance of Burj al-Barajneh Fathallah barracks massacre ▼

Cause

Syrian commandos enter West Beirut (context)Relief trucks shelled at the entrance of Burj al-Barajneh Flag War: Amal driven out of West Beirut

Leads to

Fathallah barracks massacre

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