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Tensions after Picture of Berri Torched in Khiyam

Unknown individuals torched a picture of Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri at dawn Wednesday in the southern town of Khiyam, state-run National News Agency reported.

NNA said the picture had been hung two days ago in the town’s main square.

“Currently there is a state of tension and a Lebanese Army patrol has arrived on the scene,” the agency added.

Source: Naharnet


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