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Clashes in Aisha Bakkar; one dead and six wounded

June 28, 2009

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Fighting erupted in the Aisha Bakkar neighborhood of Beirut between members of the Amal and Future Movement parties, causing the death of one woman, identified as Zeina M., and injuring six people.

The Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) rushed to the neighborhood to contain the fighting, but clashes reportedly spread to the Salim Salam, Mosseitbeh and Mar Elias neighborhoods of Beirut. A LAF soldier was reportedly injured by sniper fire.

The Army Command ordered the LAF to open fire on any armed man encountered on the streets of neighborhoods experiencing clashes.

-NOW Staff

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Comments ( 5 )

Posted by
John
June 29. 2009

It takes two to tango.

Posted by
sami
June 29. 2009

If there was no Berri then Lebanon would had to invent a Berri; he is a Lebanese necessity.If it was not for him M14 would have voted for a president with 50% plus 1.

Posted by
Antoine S
June 28. 2009

of course this is not surprising, but again we bring back Mr Berry , tomorrow the blocking third, maybe another may 7 !!!! why did we go to vote then ???? we have to choose either the democracy or kneel to the terrorism of the weapons they have. we need courageous 14 March decisions.

Posted by
essam
June 28. 2009

thats the repay from Berri re-election...and the start of a 'New' page , yet again..!!..good choice Jumbolat for forcing the re-election of your long standing friend..

Posted by
Jean K.
June 28. 2009

Hizbullah are showing there force again telling March14 that you do what we want or else. This is a taste of what could happen reminder of May 7 2008. It is time to face face to face and stop hiding behind "protecting the Resistance" crap. First mistake was electing Berri and what do March14 gets ? It about time to learn that you cannot negotiate with armed groups.