Al-Arida Border Crossing Reopens to Receive Returning Syrians from Lebanon
ARK News.. The Director of Public Relations at the Syrian General Authority for Borders and Customs, Mazen Aloush, announced the reopening of the al-Arida border crossing starting Sunday morning, March 8, to receive Syrians residing in Lebanon who wish to return home.
Aloush stated in a post that, following coordination with the Syrian embassy in Lebanon, the authority decided to open the Al-Arida crossing. He noted that, at this stage, the crossing is designated for pedestrians only, allowing one-way movement from Lebanon to Syria, and transporting household furniture is not permitted, as the bridge leading to the crossing still requires maintenance.
The General Authority for Borders and Customs reported yesterday that 65,000 Syrian citizens have returned from Lebanon through border crossings since the beginning of March.
The return of Syrians from Lebanon to Syrian territory has increased noticeably in recent days, amid heightened security tensions and the recent Israeli escalation in Lebanon.
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