Clashes between Syrians and Lebanese in Germany
Violent clashes broke out between Syrians and Lebanese in several cities in Germany, forcing a heavy police intervention, according to a report published by the London-based Al-Quds Al-Arabi newspaper.
The clashes in North Rhine-Westphalia on Friday resulted in the injury of a police officer, while German police continue to investigate detainees in three different cities.
Police investigations show that a conflict broke out the night before in Essen between groups affiliated with large clans in Syria and Lebanon, fighting with knives, leaving a 23-year-old Syrian dead.
Some German sources said some of those involved were drug addicts or traffickers, while the clans also face accusations of defrauding the state and obtaining aid in large s...