The Lebanon government has announced that the siege of Palestinian refugee camp near Tripoli has ended, and that the army has regained full control of the area. This news comes after a day of heavy fighting around the camp, when a few dozen Fatah Islam militants tried to escape. According to the AP agency, 32 militants were killed and another 15 captured in this attempt.
150 soldiers have died since the siege of the camp began 3 months ago, and at least as many Fatah Islam fighters. Tents of thousands Palestinian refugees have fled from their homes to neighboring camps. Their speedily return is unlikely because many buildings and the infrastructure are almost completely destroyed by months-long artillery bombardment.
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