The Lebanese Army refused to intervene when clashes broke out on the Ring Bridge in Beirut on Tuesday. Civilians attempting to cross the road blocked by anti-government protesters began attacking the protesters, according to Lebanese broadcaster MTV. The civilians opposed to the closure of the Ring highway assaulted a news correspondent and cameraman working for MTV and violently attacked and beat protesters. The Lebanese Army remained at a distance from the brawls and security forces were sparse in the area. Eventually they advanced a little and set up a human barrier to prevent clashes. An MTV correspondent called the incident 'shameful' as security forces didn't intervene at a time when 'elderly people and women are being beaten.' Demonstrators called on the Interior Minister Raya Hassan to send security reinforcements to the Ring Bridge.
