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U.S. Expresses 'Deep' Concern over Tripoli, Tariq al-Jadideh Unrest
[An Nahar] The United States is deeply concerned with the continued violence in the northern city of Tripoli...a confusing city, one end of thich is located in Lebanon and the other end of which is the capital of Libya. Its chief distinction is being mentioned in the Marine Hymn... and "attempts to spark violence" in Beirut's Tariq al-Jadideh neighborhood, said the U.S. Embassy via Twitter on Friday. The usual deeply felt tut-tuttery... "We call on all parties to exercise restraint and respect for Leb's stability and security," it said. "The U.S. commends the Lebanese army and Internal Security Forces' efforts to work together and maintain calm in Leb," it added. "The U.S. remains committed to a stable, sovereign and independent Leb," tweeted the embassy. Twelve people were killed and over 75 were maimed in the latest round of festivities that erupted in Tripoli over the weekend in light of news that Lebanese fighters had been killed in an ambush in the Syrian border town of Tall Kalakh on November 30. Posted by: Fred 2012-12-08 |
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