BEIRUT, Aug 2 (NNN-NNA) – Clashes erupted again yesterday, in southern Lebanon’s Ain Al-Helweh refugee camp, hosting largely Palestinians, despite a cease-fire reached between rival factions late Monday.
Some sniper bullets and shells crossed the outskirts of the camp into the nearby neighbourhoods in Sidon city, and a “B7” shell exploded near a point where several photographers and media staff were stationed. No injuries were recorded.
Many Lebanese soldiers were deployed in the area. Interior Minister, Bassam Mawlawi stressed, the army is carrying out all its duties in this region, as in others, despite all the difficult circumstances.
The armed clashes between members of the Fatah Movement and Islamic militants in the refugee camp broke out Saturday night, which had resulted in 11 deaths and over 40 injuries as of Monday.
Clashes between rival Palestinian groups often occur in the Ain Al-Helweh camp, the largest Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon.– NNN-NNA
