Wave of Syrian violence reaches Lebanon, injuring 18 people.
At least two people died in armed clashes between opponents and supporters of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in Beirut.
Agência Brasil – The wave of violence that has hit Syria for 14 months crossed the border with Lebanon and reached Lebanese territory today (21). At least two people died and 18 were injured in armed clashes between opponents and supporters of Syrian President Bashar Al Assad in Beirut. The clashes occurred in the Tarik Al Yadide neighborhood.
The clashes lasted about five hours. The confrontations were led by members of the Arab Party, which supports Assad and is led by Khaled Beryawi, and supporters of the Future party, linked to former Prime Minister Saad Harini, which opposes the current government.
Machine guns were used and grenades were thrown. Several shops and vehicles were destroyed and buildings set on fire. The clashes began yesterday (20) due to the death of the Sunni Muslim religious leader (one of the main segments of Islam) Ahmad Abdul Wahid, in the northern region of Akkar, on the border with Syria, who was shot by Lebanese soldiers.
The conflicts in Syria began in March of last year, when protesters started demonstrating against the Assad government. Opponents insist on the president's resignation, accusing him of being authoritarian, responsible for human rights violations, and censoring freedom of the press.