Lebanon Returns 130 Syrian Prisoners Under Bilateral Agreement

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•Lebanon transferred 130 Syrian prisoners back to Syria on March 17, 2026.
•The prisoner return is part of a bilateral agreement between Lebanon and Syria.
•The deal aims to improve diplomatic relations and cooperation between the two countries.
•The transfer follows a period of strained relations and limited official contact.

What Could Happen If...

▸Lebanon and Syria continue to implement agreements on prisoner exchanges and border security relations between the two countries could stabilize, improving regional security and cross-border cooperation

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METhe National (UAE)Lebanon returns 130 prisoners to Syria under deal to mend ties MEAsharq Al-Awsat (EN)Lebanon Transfers More Than 130 Syrian Prisoners Under Bilateral Agreement

Lebanon has returned 130 prisoners to Syria as part of an agreement aimed at improving relations between the two countries. This transfer marks a step toward restoring diplomatic ties and cooperation after years of strained relations. The prisoner return could facilitate further negotiations on security and border issues affecting both nations.