Lebanon on Thursday banned all political gatherings by Syrians on its territory, citing a wish to preserve security two weeks ahead of a controversial Syrian presidential election.
Damascus has called on all Syrian refugees -- except those who fled illegally -- to cast their votes at embassies for the election, which is widely expected to return President Bashar al-Assad to office.
"The interior ministry calls on Syrian refugees not to organize any gatherings or public meetings of a political character that may affect the security and stability of Lebanon, and relations with Lebanese citizens," a statement carried by Lebanon's National News Agency said.
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