A compound in Lebanon housing people who fled Syria after Bashar Assad's fall has faced allegations of harboring Assad loyalists, which residents deny. The compound in Hermel, near the Syrian border, is decorated with posters of Assad allies like Iranian figures and Hezbollah. Residents, mostly Shiite Muslims, include Lebanese who lived in Syrian villages. Media allegations of conspiracy led to several Lebanese army raids, but no armed activities were found. The compound was built with funding from Shiite institutions in Iraq and Iran. Residents say they are simply seeking shelter and deny any conspiracies.
