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Clash Erupts between Phalange, Hizbullah Students at USJ

A dispute broke out on Wednesday between Phalange Party and Hizbullah students at Saint Joseph University in Beirut’s Monot district.

The dispute, whose causes remain unknown, soon developed into a fistfight.

The security forces have since intervened to end the clash.

The army also reinforced its presence in the area to prevent the situation from deteriorating.

Contacts have been made between Phalange, Hizbullah, and Lebanese Forces student committees to ease the tensions at the university.


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