Lebanese Army bans military-style clothing

 

The Lebanese Army on Thursday banned civilians from wearing military-style clothing amid fears of unrest in the country facing political and security instability. “Lately, citizens and party members have been wearing clothes similar to military fatigues,” a military statement said on Thursday.

 

“The current circumstances in the country require that we put an end to this phenomenon.”  

 

It said “all civilians are forbidden from wearing any kind” of military clothes, to prevent people from using them to carry out acts that breach security.
 

Lebanon has witnessed a series of assassinations and bombings over the last few years, including the February 2005 murder of former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri. His killing stirred protests and left the country deeply divided between pro- and anti-Syrian camps.

 

Lebanon has been without a president since November 23, when former President Emile Lahoud ended his term without a successor. There are fears the crisis could lead to unrest in a country still recovering from its 1975-1990 Civil War.