Electoral Clash Escalates into Gunfire in Dinniyeh

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An elections-related clash escalated into gunfire Tuesday in the northern town of Bakhoun in the Dinniyeh district.

“A clash broke out between young men in Bakhoun's al-Saa Square in connection with the hanging and removal of candidates' posters,” the National News Agency said.

“Gunshots were fired into the air during the incident and the army has since intervened to contain the situation,” NNA added.

LBCI television meanwhile reported that the clash pitted supporters of al-Mustaqbal Movement and ex-MP Jihad al-Samad and that no casualties were reported.

Al-Samad is running on a list led by ex-minister Faisal Karami in the Tripoli-Minieh-Dinniyeh electoral district.

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