Berri Mourns 7 Killed in Tayyouneh, Shiyyah as 'Truth and Justice Martyrs'

Parliament Speaker and Amal Movement leader Nabih Berri on Sunday described the seven people killed in the Tayyouneh-Ain al-Remmaneh violence as “martyrs of truth and justice.”

In a statement marking the Prophet’s Birthday, Berri also remembered the “martyrs of the port” while noting that those killed in Thursday’s clashes were killed by “treacherous snipers.”

He also called for “drawing lessons” and working for “justice and equality among people.”

Five Hizbullah and Amal Movement members, a woman and a delivery worker were killed and dozens of people were injured in Thursday's fierce clashes in the Tayyouneh area.

Hizbullah and Amal have accused the Lebanese Forces party of "deploying snipers on rooftops" and opening fire on "peaceful protesters." The Lebanese Forces has meanwhile denied using snipers while noting that it was Ain al-Remmaneh’s residents who "defended themselves" in the face of an "invasion" by the supporters of the two groups.