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Clashes in south Lebanon Palestinian camp kill 7

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AP Beirut
Last Updated : Apr 07 2014 | 6:33 PM IST
Lebanese security officials say clashes in a Palestinian refugee camp near the southern city of Sidon have killed seven people, including the commander of an armed group.
The officials say at least 10 others were wounded in today's fighting in Mieh Mieh, which broke out between supporters of a former commander of the mainstream Palestinian group Fatah and members of a rival armed group, Ansarullah.
The officials say heavy machineguns and rocket propelled grenades were used in the fighting. They spoke on condition of anonymity in line with regulations.
Fighting between rival groups is common across Lebanon's 12 Palestinian refugee camps.
The army blocked all roads leading to the camp later today in an effort to contain the fighting.

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First Published: Apr 07 2014 | 6:33 PM IST

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