Unrest in Lebanon: Day 5

Today, Sunday, is day 5 of civil unrest in Lebanon. It has been calm in Beirut however heavy fighting took place in Tripoli in the North and in the mountains in the East of Beirut (a Druze stronghold). At the moment Walid Jumblat's (Druze) supporters are battling on with Hezbollah fighters in the mountains and are ignoring a call for a cease-fire. Even the army is struggling to contain them. The UN is currently deciding if staff can return to work tomorrow.

At least 30 people have died in the past 5 days. Only in Lebanon, can legitimate political parties (i.e. Hezbollah, Al Mustaqbal, Amal, PSP, etc) kill 30 of their own brothers and sisters, and return to Parliament victorious with increased political weight and credibility. Is this really serious?

I am trying to get some work done for UNRWA but it is difficult to concentrate in such circumstances. I was planning to work from our office in Tripoli next week, to finish work on the Nahr el-Bared refugee camp recovery plan. But I am quite sure security clearance will not be granted to move up there in the next coming days.