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Lebanon army hunts rebel remnants New explosions rock Lebanon camp
(about 5 hours later)
Lebanese soldiers are searching the north coast for remnants of an Islamist militant group a day after it was routed from a Palestinian refugee camp. There have been explosions and gunfire at a Palestinian refugee camp in northern Lebanon, one day after troops captured it from Islamist militants.
The army crushed Fatah al-Islam resistance in Nahr al-Bared camp after a 100-day siege costing 250 lives. Lebanese soldiers were seen rushing into Nahr al-Bared to hunt down a number of Fatah al-Islam fighters who survived the offensive on Sunday.
Troops combed the camp's heavily-bombed buildings looking for booby traps and unexploded munitions and mines. Earlier, troops combed the camp's heavily bombed buildings looking for booby traps and unexploded munitions.
Thousands of Palestinians, refugees from Israel's foundation in 1948, are demanding an early return to the camp. More than 300 people died during the 105-day siege, half of them soldiers.
The army searched buildings and bushes along the Mediterranean coast for militants who may have escaped Sunday's decisive battle. Military boats looked for bodies in the water. The violence, which also caused over 30,000 Palestinian refugees to flee the camp, was Lebanon's worst internal strife since the 1975-1991 civil war.
Intense fighting
The hour of intense fighting erupted near the eastern edge of Nahr al-Bared on Monday as army units patrolled through the camp in search for remnants of Fatah al-Islam.
The BBC's Mike Sergeant, outside the camp, says he heard more than a dozen powerful explosions and several bursts of gunfire.
FATAH AL-ISLAM Split from Palestinian group Fatah al-Intifada in late 2006In May, had 150-200 armed men in Nahr al-Bared campDenies al-Qaeda links but says it endorses its ideasHas links with Syrian intelligence, Lebanon saysLeader Shaker al-Abssi now reported dead Profile: Fatah al-Islam In pictures: Army's victoryFATAH AL-ISLAM Split from Palestinian group Fatah al-Intifada in late 2006In May, had 150-200 armed men in Nahr al-Bared campDenies al-Qaeda links but says it endorses its ideasHas links with Syrian intelligence, Lebanon saysLeader Shaker al-Abssi now reported dead Profile: Fatah al-Islam In pictures: Army's victory
Helicopters are flying overhead and the army has reinforced checkpoints between the northern city of Tripoli and the capital Beirut. However, the Lebanese army now appears to have re-established its control, our correspondent says.
At least 39 militants and three soldiers were killed, the army said, after militants attempted to break out of the besieged camp at dawn on Sunday. Another 20 militants were said to have been captured during Sunday's fighting. Local LBC TV reported later that two soldiers were injured in the clashes, which it said started after several gunmen opened fire on troops and threw a hand grenade.
Prime Minister Fuad Siniora made a televised speech to the country saying the capture of the camp was "an hour of pride, victory and joy". The army responded with gun and artillery fire, LBC added.
The blasts came as local residents celebrated the end of the three-month siege on close to the camp and in nearby Tripoli.
Helicopters flew overhead as drivers hooted their horns and young men danced in the road.
Thousands of refugees are demanding an early return to the camp, but from the edge of the camp our correspondent says the devastation inside is clearly visible.
Almost every building has been badly damaged, many have been completely destroyed. Clouds of black smoke continue to rise from the rubble.
'State control''State control'
The Nahr al-Bared siege was Lebanon's worst internal strife since the 1975-1991 civil war and has raised fears that country may become a new target for Islamist militancy. At least 39 militants and three soldiers were killed, the army said, after militants attempted to break out of the besieged camp at dawn on Sunday. Another 20 militants were said to have been captured.
The authorities are trying to identify bodies of the dead militants, in particular that of Fatah Islam's leader, Shaker al-Abssi. The authorities are trying to identify bodies of the dead militants, in particular that of Fatah al-Islam's leader, Shaker al-Abssi.
Reports say the wife of the Fatah al-Islam leader has identified his body at a hospital in Tripoli. Local residents have been celebrating the end of the siege
Reports say his wife has identified his body at a hospital in Tripoli, but authorities have said they will not confirm his death until DNA tests are completed.
Prime Minister Fuad Siniora made a televised speech to the country saying the capture of the camp was "an hour of pride, victory and joy".
Mr Siniora said the Lebanese government would rebuild Nahr al-Bared but added that the camp would be placed under the authority of "only the Lebanese state".Mr Siniora said the Lebanese government would rebuild Nahr al-Bared but added that the camp would be placed under the authority of "only the Lebanese state".
Historically, UN-administered Palestinian refugee camps in Lebanon have been self-governing and beyond the control the state.Historically, UN-administered Palestinian refugee camps in Lebanon have been self-governing and beyond the control the state.
Fatah al-Islam, which has been linked to al-Qaeda, emerged in 2006 when it split from Fatah al-Intifada (Fatah Uprising), a Syrian-backed Palestinian group based in Lebanon.Fatah al-Islam, which has been linked to al-Qaeda, emerged in 2006 when it split from Fatah al-Intifada (Fatah Uprising), a Syrian-backed Palestinian group based in Lebanon.
The Lebanese government has also linked Fatah al-Islam to the Syrian intelligence services. Officials in Damascus and Fatah al-Islam spokesmen denied the connection.The Lebanese government has also linked Fatah al-Islam to the Syrian intelligence services. Officials in Damascus and Fatah al-Islam spokesmen denied the connection.
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