The Syrian army has strengthened its positions along the northeastern border with Lebanon to prevent weapons being smuggled in and fighters from entering.<br /><br />Syria's opposition groups have made use of this largely porous territory. Many of those fleeing or wounded in the violence have been brought to Lebanon through the border.<br /><br />Some Lebanese border villages, such as Mashariaa al-Qaa, have been dragged into the Syrian conflict.<br /><br />Since the uprising began, Syrian security forces have slipped into the town in pursuit of what they call "armed terrorist groups".<br /><br />The Lebanese government has made numerous complaints to the Syrian authorities but the incursions have not stopped.<br />Al Jazeera's Zeina Khodr reports from north-eastern Lebanon.
