Miqati Demands Security Forces to Detain Gunmen in Tripoli, Tighten Measures
Prime Minister Najib Miqati chaired a security meeting at his residence in the northern city of Tripoli on Thursday to follow up the on the latest developments in the city.
The premier demanded the security forces to set up checkposts in the city to restore security, to tighten security measures, and detain any gunmen.
The meeting was held in the presence of State Minister Ahmed Karami, Youth and Sports Minister Faisal Karami, MP Mohammed Kabara, Tripoli Mufti Sheikh Malek al-Shaar and senior security officials.
The clashes in Tripoli erupted on Saturday after the General Security Department detained Islamist Shadi al-Mawlawi on charges of belonging to a terrorist group.
The city witnessed sporadic gunfire amid a fragile ceasefire.
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