Fuel crisis sparks sectarian violence in Lebanon

Shiite Amal Movement supporters after returning from the predominantly Christian village of Maghdouche in south Lebanon

A dispute over  fuel supplies ignited sectarian tensions between neighbouring Shi’ite Muslim and Christian villages in southern Lebanon over the weekend, forcing the army to intervene, according to media reports . Clashes over the crippling gasoline and diesel shortages have become a daily occurrence in Lebanon, prompting growing concern about a descent into chaos after two years of financial meltdown.

Around six people were wounded in a dispute involving the Christian village of Maghdouche and Shi’ite village of Ankoun according to media reports