Lebanese Civil War

The Lebanese Civil War was a multifaceted armed conflict that took place from 1975 to 1990, resulting in an estimated 150,000 fatalities and the exodus of almost one million people. The conflict was fueled by the country's religious diversity, with Christians and Sunni Muslims dominating the coastal cities, Shia Muslims in southern Lebanon and the Beqaa Valley, and Druze and Christians in the mountainous areas. The conflict was also influenced by the Cold War, with Christians siding with the Western world and Muslims, pan-Arabists, and leftists siding with Soviet-aligned Arab countries. Foreign powers such as Syria, Israel, and Iran became involved, supporting or fighting alongside different factions, and various peacekeeping forces were stationed in the country. The conflict ended with the Taif Agreement in 1989 and the dissolution of most armed factions in 1991, but religious tensions persisted and the Lebanese Armed Forces remained unable to challenge Hezbollah's armed strength.learn more on wikipedia