0 Hundreds of protesters have clashed with security forces in Lebanon for a third day, angry about a nationwide lockdown that has left them unable to cope financially. Police in the northern city of Tripoli used tear gas and water cannon to beat back protesters who are demanding the government do more to fix the dire economy. Protesters say they are hungry, unable to cope with third week of coronavirus curbs. Al Jazeera’s Zeina Khodr reports from Tripoli, Lebanon. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #Lebanon #LebanonProtests #TripoliProtests
A judge in Lebanon has ordered several arrests over the devastating explosion in Beirut on August 4. The blast killed more than 200 people and left parts of the city in ruins. In total, 25 people are facing charges. But, many are calling for more accountability. Al Jazeera’s Zeina Khodr reports. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #AlJazeeraEnglish #Lebanon #Beirut
Outrage over Tuesday’s explosion in Lebanon’s capital has spilled onto its streets as thousands of people rallied – furious at the government. The protests descended into hours of street battles between demonstrators and security forces. One policeman is dead, and hundreds of people have been injured. Al Jazeera’s Zeina Khodr reports from Beirut, Lebanon. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #Lebanon #BeirutBlast #LebanonProtests
