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Hezbollah demands probe into Beirut killings
Lebanon's Hezbollah says it holds authorities responsible for the death of seven people in Beirut.
- Agencies
- Published: 12:19 January 28, 2008
- Image Credit: AP
- Lebanese security sources said at least 29 people were wounded in the violence on Sunday after the army moved to break up a protest against power cuts.
Beirut: Lebanon's Hezbollah group on Monday demanded an investigation into the shootings that killed seven people in a violent protest.
Hezbollah, a pro-Syrian political party, said any cover up would be a threat "to stability and civil peace" in Lebanon.
Security sources said at least 29 people were wounded in the violence on Sunday after the army moved to break up a protest against power cuts.
An eighth person was killed in south Lebanon when hit by a car during a protest against the shootings, the sources said.
The army, which fired into the air to disperse the protest, has launched an investigation into who was behind the killings.
Hezbollah said it held the authorities responsible for "every drop of blood spilt".
Schools and universities were closed to mark a national day of mourning called by the government. Funeral arrangements have yet to be announced.
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