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Al-Hassan Says 'Infiltrators' behind New Clashes, Urges Protesters to Leave

Caretaker Interior Minister Raya al-Hassan on Sunday blamed “infiltrators” for Sunday’s clashes in central Beirut, urging “peaceful protesters” to leave the area.

In remarks to MTV, al-Hassan also expressed concern that the violence could be part of a “plot” to obstruct parliamentary consultations to a pick a new premier scheduled for Monday.

She also said the “infiltrators” came from several areas.

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