Funeral held for Lebanese Forces official Pascal Sleiman - in pictures

Mourners carry the coffin of Pascal Sleiman, an official of the Lebanese Forces Christian party, during his funeral in Byblos, Lebanon, on April 12. PA
Mourners carry the coffin of Pascal Sleiman, an official of the Lebanese Forces Christian party, during his funeral in Byblos, Lebanon, on April 12. PA
Samir Geagea, head of the Christian Lebanese Forces party, appears on a screen as he addresses his supporters at the funeral Mass for Mr Sleiman. Reuters
Samir Geagea, head of the Christian Lebanese Forces party, appears on a screen as he addresses his supporters at the funeral Mass for Mr Sleiman. Reuters
Mourners attend the funeral. EPA
Mourners attend the funeral. EPA
According to the Lebanese army, Mr Sleiman, a co-ordinator for the Christian Lebanese Forces party, was killed by Syrian kidnappers when the gang tried to steal his car on April 8. EPA
According to the Lebanese army, Mr Sleiman, a co-ordinator for the Christian Lebanese Forces party, was killed by Syrian kidnappers when the gang tried to steal his car on April 8. EPA
Supporters of the Lebanese Forces take to the streets and wave the party's flag. AFP
Supporters of the Lebanese Forces take to the streets and wave the party's flag. AFP
A mourner reacts as she attends the funeral. AP Photo
A mourner reacts as she attends the funeral. AP Photo
Mourners stand next to Mr Sleiman's coffin. EPA
Mourners stand next to Mr Sleiman's coffin. EPA
Maronite Patriarch Bechara Rai speaks during the funeral. AP Photo
Maronite Patriarch Bechara Rai speaks during the funeral. AP Photo