[HIGHLIGHTS] “Cedar Revolution” March 14...the uprising that ended 30 years of Syrian presence in Lebanon

Protests began on March 14, 2005 after the assassination of former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri. Syrian loyalists were accused of assassinating him.

Lebanese movements, parties, and groups mobilized to demand the withdrawal of the Syrian army from Lebanon. This revolution ended the Syrian presence in Lebanon, which had lasted for nearly 30 years. "March 14" and "March 8" go back to the date on which the series of demonstrations called for by each movement began, says H.A. Hellyer.