EU Calls for End to Lebanon Fighting, Hizbullah”s Disruptive Activities
The European Union called late Thursday for an end to the violence in Beirut and for the Hizbullah-led opposition to halt all disruptive activities.
"The EU Presidency deeply regrets that violence has erupted in Beirut today," said a statement from the presidency.
"The Presidency calls upon the parties to cease immediately these riots, stop siege of the roads, open the airport and refrain from any further violent acts."
It continued: "We urge the opposition led by Hizbullah to stop all disruptive activities and start playing a constructive role in the country.
"We believe that the parties will solve the crisis only by peaceful means and preserve sovereign, stable and independent Lebanon."