Syrian families fleeing sectarian violence in their country cross a shallow river into northern Lebanon, near the village of Heker Al Daher in Akkar province. AP
Syrians cross into northern Lebanon. More than 1,300 people – mostly civilians – have been killed in recent violence in western Syria. AP
Some 10,000 members of the Alawite minority have fled across the border, Lebanese security sources said. AP
Displaced people cross the Nahr Al Kabir into Lebanon from Syria's western Latakia province. Latakia has witnessed much of the violence. AFP
A child is carried across the river into Lebanon. AFP
The Alawite minority form about 10 per cent of Syria's population. Deposed president Bashar Al Assad and his family belong to the group. AFP
Syrians fleeing violence enter northern Lebanon after crossing the Nahr Al Kabir. AFP
