Not sure if this have been posted
from last year:
http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3078255,00.html
Has Syria completely withdrawn?
Washington Post reports that Syrian intelligence presence remains in Lebanon, despite pledging complete withdrawal
By Yitzhak Benhorin
WASHINGTON - Syria was able to focus the world's attention on its withdrawal from Lebanon following 29 years of occupation, while a significant part of its intelligence presence remains in Lebanon, the Washington Post reported Wednesday.
More than 5,000 agents are operating in Lebanon at present, influencing its politics and economy.
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Syria doesn't recognize Lebanon as a separate country. It is part of "greater Syria". They have no diplomatic relations with Lebanon.