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May 4, 2000
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The highest ranking officer to defect from the Israel-allied South Lebanon Army surrendered to Lebanese security forces, according to an SLA source. Maj. Emile Nasr, who commanded SLA forces in Jezzine until they abandoned the area last June, surrendered a few days ago, the source said.

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