Protests in northern Lebanon against virus-related lockdowns turn deadly
Lebanon's 24/7 lockdown has angered people in Tripoli amid a crippling economic crisis, and clashes have left hundreds injured and at least one dead.
Protesters angry at the coronavirus-related lockdown in Lebanon have been clashing with police this week.
Dozens of people were injured on Wednesday in the northern city of Tripoli as protesters hurled Molotov cocktails, fireworks and rocks, and police responded with tear gas and rubber bullets, the Lebanese outlet Naharnet reported.
The protests have continued for three days now against the round-the-clock lockdown that is the strictest ever since the virus first appeared, according to The Associated Press. Demonstrators are angry at the bleak living conditions during the lockdown and minimal government assistance.
A total of more than 220 people have been injured since the unrest began. A 30-year-old was also killed on Wednesday and buried today, The AP reported.
