March 14 Accuses Syria, Iran of Stirring Unrest

The pro-government majority March 14 Forces blamed the Hizbullah-led opposition for Sunday”s unrest, saying it was being manipulated by its supporters – Syria and Iran.

 

“The forces of the Syrian-Iranian axis are fomenting unrest and these events are very dangerous,” March 14

said in a statement.

 

“The opposition, which answers to Syria and Iran, is solely responsible for the blood spilled today (Sunday),” it added.

 

Meanwhile, Lebanese Forces leader Samir Geagea accused “people linked to non-Lebanese intelligence services of standing behind” Sunday”s riots.

 

Geagea said the unrest had “nothing to do with social demands,” adding that the protestors” ages and the face that no women were involved “prove that some sort of a political activity” was behind the unrest.

 

He said a number of Lebanese troops were among the wounded “which confirms that what happened was exchange of fire between the protestors and the Lebanese army.”

 

Geagea, citing information obtained by the Lebanese Forces, said among those involved in the confrontation “are known for their links with intelligence services.”