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Lebanese prime minister condemns recent violence in north of country
Lebanese Prime Minister Fouad Siniora has condemned recent violence in Tripoli.
- Agencies
- Published: 16:51 June 23, 2008
Vienna, Austria: Lebanese Prime Minister Fouad Siniora has condemned recent violence in Tripoli.
Siniora says the overnight fighting between pro-and anti-government supporters that left four people dead in the northern city was undermining efforts to stabilise Lebanon.
Siniora said during a news conference on Monday that his government is making every effort is being made to end these types of conflicts.
Lebanese security officials say the violence since Sunday has killed a total of eight people and wounded 42 so far.
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