In a letter addressed to Prime Minister Najib Mikati, the Syrian National Council voiced its concern about the “abduction” of 13 Syrian opposition figures in Lebanon and called on the Lebanese authorities to assume responsibility toward those residing in Lebanon, AFP reported on Tuesday evening.
SNC head Burhan Ghalioun said that the council received reports that at least 13 Syrians have been abducted in Lebanon and voiced concern that kidnapped Syrian opposition figures would be handed over to the Syrian regime.
Ghalioun called on the Lebanese cabinet to take measures to “release the kidnapped [Syrians] and prevent more abductions” and requested the Lebanese relevant authorities provide protection for the Syrians residing in Lebanon.
The SNC also said it was important that the Syrian regime “is prevented” from using Lebanon to “suppress [Syrian] opposition [figures].”
According to UN estimates, more than 3,500 people have been killed in the crackdown on Syrian protesters who have been demonstrating against the Baath regime since mid-March. Thousands have fled to Lebanon.
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