Fighting breaks out in northern Lebanon; 4 dead

Source: Associated Press

BEIRUT, Lebanon (AP) -- Fighting broke out in northern Lebanon on Sunday between pro- and anti-government factions leaving at least four people dead and 29 wounded, security and medical officials said.

Tensions have been on the rise for several days between government supporters in Tripoli's Bab el-Tabaneh district and the opposition in neighboring Jabal Mohsen, according to the security officials.

Machine guns and rocket-propelled grenades were used in the clashes, which started around 4 a.m., according to the officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not allowed to speak to the media.

Three civilians were killed along with a policeman who was on his way to work when he was hit with a bullet in the head, officials said.



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