Thousands of Syrian Workers Leave Lebanon

(AP/New York Times) Up to a million Syrian workers - mainly farmers and construction workers - have been lured to Lebanon by the promise of higher pay. But their numbers have noticeably dwindled since some have become targets after former prime minister Hariri's death, which many Lebanese blame on Syria. Many Syrian workers have packed up and headed home.


2005-03-03 00:00:00

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