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26 February 1978

●The Lebanese Revolutionary Army Movement

Beirut & suburbs#Civil war
PartiesLebanese Army

Captain Samir al-Ashqar announced his breakaway from the Lebanese army command (the Yarzeh command) and founded the "Lebanese Revolutionary Army Movement" (or the Revolutionary Command of the Lebanese Army), in the aftermath of the "Fayadieh crisis" and his rejection of Syrian orders and practices in Lebanon.

▲ Fayadieh attackAssassination of Captain Samir al-Ashkar ▼
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