The group's name was an initialism of Unified Movements of the Resistance (French: Mouvements Unis de la Résistance).
[2] It was instigated after General Michel Aoun's defeat by the Syrian army that took control of most of Lebanon's territory.
Fellow free resistance fighters, We know that you will answer the call, that you are strong, determined and effective.
will put emphasis on pamphlets as well as written slogans everywhere (walls, stickers, banners...) We shall supply you with announcements.
You will receive well studied pamphlets that you shall photocopy and distribute on a large scale.
You shall write slogans as much as you can with a sole and unique signature: The United Movements of Resistance (M.U.R.).
The strength of our unity will bring confidence to our oppressed people and "imprisoned" army.
represents several organizations that refuse the "Etat de fait" imposed since October 13, 1990.
In 2005, he was particularly active in the Cedar Revolution in Lebanon and in April, he organized the mega-concert of the Festival of National Unity which took place in Down Town Beirut and attracted hundreds of thousands of people celebrating this event, that some have called the Spring of Beirut or Independence 05.