After Hezbollah supporters protest, Lebanese Army vows to keep peace
The Lebanese military has vowed to maintain public order, after Hezbollah supporters staged street protests against the government's signing of an agreement with Israel.
On Friday evening, after Israeli and Lebanese envoys met in Washington to agree a framework to pave the way towards a peace deal, many Hezbollah supporters took to the streets of Beirut.
Motorcyclists chanted slogans and the state news agency said at least one road was blocked by burning tires.
The army did not mention Hezbollah by name in its statement, and reaffirmed its "respect for the right to peaceful freedom of expression."
But it urged citizens "to act responsibly amid calls for demonstrations and protests in Beirut and other areas."
And it warned: "The Army Command will not allow any breach of security or threat to civil peace through actions with unpredictable consequences, road blockages, or attacks on public or private property."
Source: Agence France Presse
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