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Molotov cocktails and tear gas: More than 200 wounded in anti-closure demonstrations in Lebanon

Crowds of protesters clashed with police forces in Tripoli for the third night in a row.

Protests erupted following the severe economic crisis and traffic restrictions imposed earlier this month to prevent a collapse in hospitals.

"It's time for people to take to the streets"

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Thursday, 28 January 2021, 04:11

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226 people were injured in clashes between protesters and police forces in Tripoli, Lebanon, the country's national news agency reported last night (Thursday). This is the third night in a row that protests have been held against the severe economic crisis and closure imposed earlier this month following the spread of the corona, as well as fears of a collapse of hospitals.

Protesters reportedly threw Molotov cocktails and stones at police, who responded with tear gas. Nine policemen were injured and 66 people were hospitalized. "We are here to demand food. Hungry people," said Muhammad Azdin, a 20-year-old protester. "It is time for people to take to the streets." Many residents of the country have been left without income since the closure began.

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