ASSESSMENTS

Syrian Rebels' Supply Lines

Feb 3, 2012 | 12:42 GMT

A sign pointing toward Damascus, Syria, and the Lebanese village of Deir al-Ashayer

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Summary

To expand its operations in Syria, the rebel Free Syrian Army (FSA) must secure supplies of weapons, food, water and other necessities. The most important supply lines for the rebels — though also the most difficult to maintain — come from Lebanon. The Syrian regime has a vast intelligence network in Lebanon to try to constrict this critical line of supply, but increasing activity across the Lebanese-Syrian border does not bode well for the Syrian regime's defenses at home or its position in Lebanon.

Free Syrian Army rebels appear to be relying more on smuggling routes from Lebanon to sustain operations in Syria....

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