Taif Agreement
In January 1990, upon the election of Elias Hraoui for Presidency according to the Taif Agreement, a struggle arose inside the Christian autonomous zones. Samir Geagea commander of the Lebanese forces intended to overthrow the antagonistic rival Prime Minister General Michel Aoun for refusing the Taif Agreement. In support of Prime Minister Michel Aoun, the 8th Brigade took control of the Southern and Northern parts of the Matn District from Samir Geagea's LF militia forces. As a result of the retreat of the Lebanese Forces to the Keserwan District, the 8th Brigade deployed its troops to defensive positions on a 30-mile separation front between the Northern Matn and the Keserwan.