New Intifada in Middle East
Lebanese opposition declares intifada Friday 18 February 2005, 21:31 Makka Time, 18:31 GMT The Lebanese opposition has declared an "uprising for independence" and called for the pro-Syrian government to step down. "In response to the criminal and terrorist policy of the Lebanese and Syrian authorities, the Lebanese opposition declares the democratic and peaceful intifada uprising for independence," said leading opposition figure Samir Frangia.The Syrian support for the Intifada against Israel has just backfired.