Five wounded in clashes in northen Lebanon: official

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TRIPOLI, Lebanon (AFP) — Five people were wounded in violent clashes in the northern Lebanese port city of Tripoli late Tuesday, a security official told AFP.

"The injured included a soldier from the Lebanese Armed Forces and four civilians," the official said.

The official said that forces were ordered "to increase patrols, arrest anyone who threatens the public security even if the use of force is necessary".

The fighting took place on a main road that separates the areas of Bab al-Tebbaneh and Jabal Mohsen -- the scene of sectarian fighting two weeks ago that left nine dead and 45 injured.

The army could not be reached for comment.

The security official had earlier told AFP that explosions could be heard in the area around 21h20 (18h30...