Sectarian fighting between anti and pro-government supporters continued in Lebanon on Saturday.

Some Lebanese pro-government protestors stormed Hezbollah offices in Tripoli, northern Lebanon, after the Lebanese army command ordered its troops to establish security.

Gun shots could still be heard in some parts of the country, but in the capital Beirut, tensions appeared to be defusing as Hezbollah-led opposition withdrew its armed presence on Saturday afternoon.

In a statement, the opposition said it will withdraw its gunmen from Beirut, end all armed presence and turn the city over to the army, but it also said a civil-disobedience campaign will continue until its demands are met.

Meanwhile, Andre Parant, the French charge d'affaires in Lebanon called on all sides to remain calm and solve the crisis through talks.

"I don't think anybody would benefit if the situation were to deteriorate. All parties should realize that the current crisis can only be controlled through dialogue and negotiations, in accordance with the Lebanese constitution and institutions."

The clashes broke out after the government challenged Hezbollah by declaring its private telephone network illegal and saying it would remove the chief of airport security for suspected ties to the Shiite militant group.

More than 30 people have been killed in the four days of clashes.