Lebanese forces forcibly evacuate town from Syrian refugees
DAMASCUS, Syria (North Press) – Lebanese authorities forcibly removed on Tuesday Syrian refugees from the town of Kfar Habou in northern Lebanon, following government directives.
The General Directorate of State Security announced that its patrols carried out the evictions, targeting refugees who had failed to vacate properties they were occupying without legal permission. These properties are now being returned to their Lebanese owners.
In a statement, the Directorate emphasized that Syrian refugees who ignored previous warnings had their homes sealed off. This action is part of a broader push by the Lebanese authorities to address the massive influx of displaced Syrians, whose numbers in Lebanon have surpassed two million.
Lebanon has repeatedly called on the U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) to assist in facilitating the safe return of these refugees to Syria. However, the U.N. has rejected these requests, citing the lack of a safe environment for repatriation.
Evictions have been on the rise across the country, with similar operations occurring in other northern towns, such as Kfar Hazir, just two weeks ago.