Lebanon: Army ordered to 'finish off' Fatah militants

Artillery and machine gun fire echoed around a crowded Palestinian refugee camp today as the Lebanese government ordered the army to finish off the Fatah Islam militants hiding there.

The fighting – which resumed for a third straight day after a brief night-time lull – reflected the government’s determination to pursue the Islamic militants who staged attacks on Lebanese troops on Sunday and yesterday, killing 29 soldiers. Some 20 militants have also been killed, as well as an undetermined number of civilians.