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Lebanese Christian far-right militia leader Samir Geagea charged over Beirut violence

LEBANESE far-right militia leader Samir Geagea has been charged in relation to deadly violence that erupted in the capital Beirut last October.

Snipers from the Lebanese Forces militia opened fire from rooftops on a march by hundreds of supporters of the Shi’ite Muslim Hezbollah and Amal movements as they headed towards the Palace of Justice.

At least seven people were killed and more than 30 wounded in the clashes that followed the ambush, with battle raging on the streets for hours. 

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