Lebanese Civil War (1975-1990); the original conflicting parties were the Lebanese national movement made up of Muslim forces and the Palestinian PLO and the Lebanese front made up of Christian; pro-Western forces. In the later course of the war; changing coalitions of different groups and several interventions from outside followed.Maronite Christian refugees seek shelter in a church in the city of Deir al-Qamar; besieged by forces of the Progressive Socialist Party; during the Chouf Mountain War (1982-1984). Women with children at prayer.Photo; 12.09.1983