Live Updates: Lebanese President Vows No More Violence Following Deadly Beirut Shooting
Live Updates: Lebanese President Vows No More Violence Following Deadly Beirut Shooting
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This comes amid rallies staged by supporters and allies of the Shi'ite group Hezbollah, who planned to go to the Justice Palace to protest against the judge... 14.10.2021, Sputnik International
This comes amid rallies staged by supporters and allies of the Shi'ite group Hezbollah, who planned to go to the Justice Palace to protest against the judge investigating the deadly Beirut port explosion.
Several people were killed and dozens more were injured as a result of gunfire in Lebanon's capital of Beirut on Thursday, local media reported, citing sources in the army.
The gunfire reportedly began at Ain el-Remmaneh neighbourhood when people who were heading to the protest were passing through a nearby traffic circle, prompting an exchange of fire.
A video has emerged online, showing people running in the street and trying to hide in a nearby district.
Also on Thursday, at least two explosions were reported in Beirut after clashes had occurred near a site where a protest related to the 2020 Beirut port blast had to take place.
The Lebanese army has issued a statement, saying that they were looking for those who attacked protesters.
Last month, the investigation into the explosion at the port of Beirut, which killed over 250 people in August 2020, was suspended due to a lawsuit filed against judge Tarek Bitar. The lawsuit was reportedly filed by ex-Lebanese Interior Minister Nohad Machnouk, whom the judge wanted to summon for questioning.
The deadly explosion rocked the port of Beirut on 4 August 2020, killing more than 250 people, injuring 7,000 and leaving about 300,000 people homeless. The blast was blamed on thousands of tonnes of ammonium nitrate stored at the port.
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21:39 GMT 14.10.2021
President Aoun: 'We Will Not Allow a Repetition of the Events in Tayouneh, Under No Pretext'
US Urges 'De-Escalation of Tensions' in Lebanon After Violence in Beirut
17:02 GMT 14.10.2021
UN Chief Calls on All Concerned in Lebanon to Stop Violence and Refrain From Provocations
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called on all sides concerned in Lebanon to halt violence and refrain from provocative actions. He has also urged for an impartial investigation of the Beirut port blast.
16:33 GMT 14.10.2021
The Lebanese Army Detains Nine People in Connection With Beirut Violence
16:30 GMT 14.10.2021
Lebanese Prime Minister Declares Friday Mourning Day for Victims of Beirut Shooting
16:26 GMT 14.10.2021
Lebanese Army Remains Deployed in Area Where Shooting Took Place to Prevent New Clashes
15:54 GMT 14.10.2021
'Reminds of Civil War', Ex-PM Hariri Reflects on Beirut Violence
Kuwait's Embassy in Lebanon Calls on Citizens to Leave Country
15:12 GMT 14.10.2021
Lebanese Prime Minister Reportedly Says Security Situation in Beirut Has Improved After Violence
14:52 GMT 14.10.2021
The Lebanese Forces Party Denies Involvement in Beirut Shooting
The Lebanese Forces party has refuted Hezbollah's claims it was involved in Thursday's shootings in Beirut.
The party added that it strongly condemns the attack and blamed the violence on Hezbollah, saying that it was "inciting" against the judge who was investigating the deadly Beirut port explosion.
13:35 GMT 14.10.2021
Lebanese Army Reportedly Identifies Some of the Militants Who Fired at Protesters in Beirut
The Lebanese army has identified some of the militants who had opened fire at protesters in Beirut earlier in the day and is currently chasing them around, the Al-Mayadeen TV channel reported.
12:40 GMT 14.10.2021
Army Continues Patrolling Beirut Streets Following Deadly Shooting at Protests
Hezbollah Claims Protesters Were Attacked by Gunmen From Christian Lebanese Forces Party
According to the movement's statement, snipers had been firing from the top of the buildings intending to kill protesters.
12:28 GMT 14.10.2021
Exchange of Fire in Beirut Stops, Soldiers Keep on Patrolling the Streets
According to a Sputnik correspondent, an exchange of fire has stopped in Beirut following 5 hours of a military operation in wake of the deadly shooting earlier in the day. However, soldiers and armoured vehicles keep on patrolling the streets.
12:06 GMT 14.10.2021
France: Lebanese Judiciary Must Be Able to Work on Port Blast Investigation in Independent and Impartial Way
France added that the Lebanese authorities must fully support the investigation.
11:40 GMT 14.10.2021
Militants Fire From RPG at Buildings in Beirut's Tayouneh District
Militants have fired three times from a rocket-propelled grenade at buildings in Beirut’s Tayouneh district where a military operation is ongoing on Thursday, a Sputnik correspondent reported.
One shell hit the third floor of a building where journalists were hiding but the incident led to no casualties, according to preliminary information.
Lebanese Interior Minister Confirms Death of Six People Following Shooting in Beirut
Lebanese Interior Minister has confirmed that the death toll from the shooting in Beirut has climbed to six. He also said that bullets had been fired at the protesters' heads.
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