Charbel Launches Stage-Two of Security Plan in Tripoli, Calls for Cooperation with Security Forces
Caretaker Interior Minister Charbel called on Saturday on the resident of the northern city of Tripoli to cooperate with security forces to maintain security in the city, urging officials to resolve their political disputes during a national dialogue session.
“The Lebanese have sharp political disputes, which is deeply reflected on Tripoli that is paying the price,” Charbel told reporters at the Tripoli Grand Serail during the launching of stage-two of a security plan to be implemented in the city.
He hailed the efforts exerted by officials and city figures to implement security in the city.
Charbel expressed hope that the security chaos in the northern city would reach an end and politicians would resolve their disputes during all-party talks.
He pointed out that the security plan will be implemented in all the areas witnessing tension, including Jabal Mohsen and Bab al-Tabbaneh neighborhood.
“The security plan aims at preventing the residents of Tripoli from engaging in armed battles,” Charbel added.
Tripoli is Lebanon's second city and is the scene of frequent Syria-linked battles, that pit Sunnis from Bab al-Tabbaneh against Alawites in Jabal Mohsen.
Most Sunnis support Syria's revolt against President Bashar Assad, while Alawites, who belong to the same Shiite-offshoot sect as Assad, support his regime.
The latest fighting ended when the army deployed along Syria Street, which separates the two districts and acts as the makeshift frontline.
Tripoli suffered horrific car bomb explosions near two mosques in August, killing 45 people.
He stressed that the end of arms spread across the country require a “strong political chaos.”
Charbel also urged media outlets to cooperate with security forces to maintain stability in Tripoli instead of “inciting rift.”
The authorities have implemented a similar plan in the Hizbullah stronghold of Beirut's southern suburbs where several blasts have also left hundreds of casualties.
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