In Beirut, the capital of Lebanon in the Middle East, six people were killed in a gun battle in the city triggered by a shooting at supporters of Islamic Shiites who were heading for a protest over the investigation of a large-scale explosion last August. Did.
In Lebanon, as the economic crisis continues, conflicts between political powers may deepen and tensions may increase.
Supporters of the Islamic Shiite organization Hezbollah heading for a protest to dismiss the chief investigator over a massive explosion last August that killed more than 200 people in Beirut, Lebanon On the other hand, there was a fierce shooting from the surrounding buildings.
Hezbollah also counterattacked, and the shooting battle in the city continued for several hours until the military settled, and according to the local Red Cross, 6 people have been killed, more than 30 people have been injured, and multiple residents have been involved. It is believed to have been.
The site is near the border between Shiites and Christians, who were one of the forefronts during the civil war that lasted for 15 years until 1990.
Hezbollah claims that the right-wing Christian militia was the first to shoot, but the militia has denied involvement.
In Lebanon, as the economic crisis continues due to the spread of the new coronavirus infection, conflicts between political powers based on religion and denominations are deepening, and the shooting incident may further increase tensions.