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Two killed in sectarian clashes in Tripoli, Lebanon
Source: BBC
13 May 2012 Last updated at 13:28 GMT
Two killed in sectarian clashes in Tripoli, Lebanon
At least two people have been killed in the Lebanese city of Tripoli as clashes erupted between Sunni Muslims and members of the Alawite minority.
The violence began overnight as armed groups from an Alawite enclave clashed with Sunni fighters, after security forces arrested a Sunni cleric who was reportedly helping Syrian refugees.
Tensions in the northern port city have mounted since Syria's uprising began.
Similar recent clashes have highlighted how tensions can spill over to Lebanon.
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Two killed in sectarian clashes in Tripoli, Lebanon
At least two people have been killed in the Lebanese city of Tripoli as clashes erupted between Sunni Muslims and members of the Alawite minority.
The violence began overnight as armed groups from an Alawite enclave clashed with Sunni fighters, after security forces arrested a Sunni cleric who was reportedly helping Syrian refugees.
Tensions in the northern port city have mounted since Syria's uprising began.
Similar recent clashes have highlighted how tensions can spill over to Lebanon.
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Read more: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-18049511
