Lebanese defence minister warns against carrying weapons during demonstrations

SANAA, Oct. 27 (YPA) – Lebanon’s Minister of Defence, Elias Bou Saab on Saturday warned against carrying weapons during the protests, demanding  protesters to report anyone carrying a weapon, Lebanon’s National News Agency reported.

According to the Lebanon’s National News Agency, the media office of National Defense Minister Elias Bou Saab revealed that one the organisers of a rally were seized on the Ring Bridge while carrying a military weapon.

The statement called on peaceful protesters to report similar cases, in anticipation of being involved in creating problems or firing to maintain the continuity of peaceful protests and their lofty objectives, the Lebanese News Agency reported.

Since October 17, protesters have blocked roads in the capital and cross roads linking the northern and southern parts of the country.

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