Salam Condemns Beirut Clashes, Blames them on Spread of Arms
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Prime Minister Tammam Salam condemned on Sunday the clashes that broke out at at dawn near Beirut's Sports City, saying that they are part of the “ongoing developments that violate the state's authority,” reported Voice of Lebanon radio (100.5).
He blamed in a statement the unrest on the spread of weapons among the people.
He therefore urged the need to bolster security agencies in Lebanon, adding that no sect in the country enjoys impunity.
“We are all paying the price” for the unrest, noted the premier.
Salam therefore urged the need for all forces to set aside their disputes in order to protect the Lebanese people's security and future.
Clashes erupted at dawn on Sunday between Arab Movement Party supporters and Salafists near the Sports City area in Beirut.
One person was killed and 13 people were wounded in the fighting.
The heavy deployment of the army in the neighborhood put an end to the unrest.
23 March 2014, 13:34
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"Salam Condemns Beirut Clashes, Blames them on Spread of Arms"
Partly true Mr. Salam. There are weapons present in almost every Lebanese home. Why is it that we don't see the LAF clashing with Aounis or other parties or sects. The problem is not just arms. The problem is a party that uses weapons to advance its agenda and tries impose its will on others.
23 March 2014, 14:50
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do you know how to read? read the post above again and again and again.
23 March 2014, 13:43
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Because of ONE party holding arms, the civil war is not over in Lebanon.
23 March 2014, 14:33
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Well put ...
Salam seems to be using Mikati's playbook, mouth a bunch of tired euphemisms while doing nothing.
23 March 2014, 23:15
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Well Abraham yes, Gabby me you and every other peace loving Lebanese ... Death to the Hizbshytan!
