A photo taken on July 26, 2021, shows a view of the Euphrates near the Tabqa Dam from 1973 (not visible) in the Raqqa province, in eastern Syria. (Credit: AFP)
Four hunters from Akkar, Mohammad Qaddour from Bebnine, Omar al-Akoumi, Hassan Mansour and Abdessalam Ibrahim, residing in Halba, are reportedly still in Syria after presumably being arrested on Friday, Jan. 24 near Tabqa as they tried to return to Lebanese territory.The group of friends, who regularly hunt together, crossed the border in Akoumi's gray jeep on Thursday, Jan. 23, with their arms and equipment, where they were said to have joined a Syrian acquaintance from the Raqqa province. Located about 300 kilometers by car from Halba, the area is known for its reserves near the imposing Lake Assad.According to statements from their families and local officials who have been working for several days to ensure their return, they have lost contact since Friday evening. "I spoke with Mohammad on the phone around 8:30 p.m., who...
Four hunters from Akkar, Mohammad Qaddour from Bebnine, Omar al-Akoumi, Hassan Mansour and Abdessalam Ibrahim, residing in Halba, are reportedly still in Syria after presumably being arrested on Friday, Jan. 24 near Tabqa as they tried to return to Lebanese territory.The group of friends, who regularly hunt together, crossed the border in Akoumi's gray jeep on Thursday, Jan. 23, with their arms and equipment, where they were said to have joined a Syrian acquaintance from the Raqqa province. Located about 300 kilometers by car from Halba, the area is known for its reserves near the imposing Lake Assad.According to statements from their families and local officials who have been working for several days to ensure their return, they have lost contact since Friday evening. "I spoke with Mohammad on the phone around 8:30 p.m., who...