Miniyeh-Danniyeh District

Miniyeh-Danniyeh District
District

Location in Lebanon
Coordinates: LB 34°27′55″N 35°56′16″E / 34.4653°N 35.9378°E / 34.4653; 35.9378Coordinates: LB 34°27′55″N 35°56′16″E / 34.4653°N 35.9378°E / 34.4653; 35.9378
Country  Lebanon
Governorate North Governorate
Capital Miniyeh
Area
 • Total 158 sq mi (409 km2)
Population
 • Total 96,000
Time zone EET (UTC+2)
 • Summer (DST) EEST (UTC+3)

Miniyeh-Danniyeh District is a district in the North Governorate of Lebanon. As it names indicates, the district includes the Dinniyeh region. In December 1999-January 2000 the Lebanese army and Islamist militants were involved in heavy fighting in the area.[1][2][3]

References

  1. ↑ LEBANON - The Limited Scope For Sunni Militancy. - APS Diplomat Redrawing the Islamic Map | Encyclopedia.com
  2. ↑ "Syrian, Lebanese Security Forces Crush Sunni Islamist Opposition" (January 2000)
  3. ↑ Al-Ahram Weekly | Region | Islamists on a rampage in Lebanon

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