Political Attacks In Lebanon

BEIRUT (AP) – Lebanon’s official news agency says attackers in the country’s north set fire to the offices of two major political parties. The assaults come just hours after a violent government crackdown on protesters rocked the capital, Beirut, throughout the night. It was the worst crackdown by the government since nationwide demonstrations began two months ago. The National News Agency said the local offices for resigned Prime Minister Saad Hariri were ransacked and burned Sunday morning. A separate attack also torched a local office of current President Michel Aoun. Lebanon’s protest movement is accusing the ruling political class of mismanagement and corruption. They’re calling for a government unaffiliated with established political parties.