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(13 Oct 1990) Lebanon - Auon Seeks Asylum on French Embassy W046456 WTN Beirut, Lebanon and Paris, France- 12-15 October 1990 Christian Lebanese General, Michel Aoun's 20-month "liberation war" against Syria ends abruptly after a lightning bombardment forced his surrender and sent him into the French embassy for asylum. Christian civilian human shield around Baabda palace. Assassination bid on Aoun at rally sends crowd fleeing, gunman held. Aoun speaking from beleaguered HQ position. Lebanese President, Hrawi, TV announcement of victory. Still of Aoun surrender letter. Hrawi sees Speaker and PM. Hrawi Cabinet. Syrian tanks in East Beirut, troops celebrate. Aoun supporters occupy Lebanese Embassy in Paris. Tanks deploy around Lebanese capital, French embassy surrounded. Hrawi meets papal negotiator, Puente. Green Line set for dismantling. Paris embassy occupiers stay put. Antoine Fair of Lebanese Free Forces, talks of deal. 12.10.90 - Beirut Syrian soldiers checking cars: GVs soldiers in group: Christian civilians sitting around Aoun's Baabda Palace: 12.10.90 - East Beirut GV Pro-Christian General Aoun rally: WS crowd running for cover from burst of gunfire, during assassination attempt: Aoun's soldiers grabbing man and machine gun: Aoun speaking on his defensive position from his headquarters: 13.10.90 GV shelling in smoke-filled streets: 13.10.90 - Beirut Lebanese President, Elias Hrawi meeting House Speaker, Hussein Husseini and Prime Minister, Selim Hoss 13.10.90 - Beirut President Elias Hrawi at Cabinet meeting (Hrawi is at head of table): Syrian tanks moving into position in East Beirut: Lebanese government troops moving into position in East Beirut: Soldiers celebrate, firing into air: 14.10.90 - East Beirut Soldiers and tanks crossing Basha bridge: Tanks moving slowly: Tanks on road: Aoun troops leaving building with hands over their head: Syrian soldiers outside a guard post at the Baabda palace: Guards at French embassy: French guard saying no-one is allowed into the embassy 15.10.90 - Beirut Exteriors French embassy: guard: Lebanese President, Elias Hrawi, meeting papal envoy, Pablo Puente, who was involved in negotiations for Aoun's release: 14.10.90 - Paris CU Embassy plaque: Occupiers in windows of embassy: CU poster: Embassy view: Antoine Fair, of the "Lebanese Free Forces" sot: "General Aoun surrendered under pressure from the French government because it wants to do everything it can to avoid More bloodshed, but the French Ambassador, Rene Ala, received assurances from Syrian forces that Aoun will not be killed." Find out more about AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/HowWeWork Twitter:   / ap_archive   Facebook:   / aparchives   ​​ Instagram:   / apnews   You can license this story through AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/metadata/you...