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| Arab Democratic Party Urges Calm as Tripoli Fighting Leaves 1 Dead, Dozens Hurt |
| 2014-03-21 |
| [An Nahar] One person was killed and dozens were maimed in fierce festivities in the northern city of Tripoli ...a confusing city, one end of which 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... on Thursday as the Arab Democratic Party, the main armed and political force in Jabal Mohsen, asked residents to show calm and "leave things to the army." "Heavy festivities are still ongoing on all the fighting frontiers in Tripoli, especially Souk al-Qameh, al-Omari Street, Haret al-Barraniyeh, al-Shaarani, al-Nasseri Mosque, Syria Street, Baal al-Darawish, al-Mallouleh, al-Mankoubin, al-Riva and Jabal Mohsen," state-run National News Agency reported in the evening. "Dozens of rocket-propelled grenades were fired at these frontiers and the sounds of kabooms echoed across the city amid festivities with light- and medium-caliber weapons," NNA said. Jabal Mohsen resident Mahmoud Kanjou was killed during festivities between the district and the neighboring areas of Bab al-Tabbaneh and al-Baqqar, the agency had reported in the afternoon. The festivities also left dozens of people maimed, NNA said, identifying some of them as Abdo Harrouq, Walid al-Shami, Yahia al-Sour, Osama al-Muhtadi and Amal al-Ajam. Army forces were shooting back at the gunnies with the appropriate weapons, the agency noted. Meanwhile, ...back at the pie fight, Bella opened her mouth at precisely the wrong moment... Arab Democratic Party front man Abdul Latif Saleh announced that "the party has asked the victims' families in Jabal Mohsen to cease fire, show restraint and allow the Lebanese Army to address the situation." "The party will hold a meeting with the victims' families to follow up on the issue," Saleh added. The current round of festivities in Tripoli had erupted a week ago after the shooting death of a resident from Jabal Mohsen. Prime Minister Tammam Salam announced on Tuesday that a comprehensive security plan will be proposed for Tripoli, while rejecting the lawlessness in the city. |
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