The war in Syria is kickstarting old sectarian tensions across the border in Lebanon.<br /><br />One powerful Shia clan has kidnapped more than 20 Syrians and a Turkish businessman.<br /><br />The al-Meqdad say they will resume kidnappings soon if they do not secure the release of one of their clansmen being held in Damascus by the rebel Free Syrian Army.<br /><br />Al Jazeera's James Bays met members of the clan and sent this exclusive report from Beirut.
