Beirut under opposition control

Category: Current Affairs
Written by: Amend Foster (on May 09, 2008 - 08:20 PM)

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All roads in and outside Beirut have been blocked, amid reports the opposition has taken full control of three districts of the capital.

The Lebanese army had earlier seized control of leader of the ruling coalition Saad Hariri's radio and television stations and the Future newspaper.

On Friday, fierce clashes erupted in Beirut following a rocket attack on Hariri's residence in Koraytem neighborhood, but the fighting stopped a few hours later.

The army has taken the responsibility of protecting Druze community leader, Walid Jumblatt and the opposition has agreed to put him under army protection.

Opposition forces are reportedly planning to enter al-Jadidah neighborhood, the last remaining stronghold of March 14 supporters and the only district of the capital which is not under the control of the opposition.

Meanwhile, Israeli troops started extensive movements near the border with Lebanon.

It is also expected that the Lebanese government may step down any moment, today.

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