Hundreds of protesters in Lebanon’s northern city of Tripoli set fire Tuesday to two banks and hurled stones at soldiers who responded with tear gas and batons in …
75% of Lebanon needs aid after coronavirus, and hungry protesters are back on the streets
Cash-strapped Lebanon is facing growing turmoil after the fallout from the coronavirus outbreak sparked violent protests over rising hunger and poverty.
Lebanon protester dies from bullet wound after army clashes
A 26-year-old protester died Tuesday from a bullet wound he sustained during overnight clashes between hundreds of anti-government demonstrators and the army in north Lebanon. Protests rocked …
Protesters clash with troops in Lebanon; 1 killed
Much of Lebanon has been on lockdown due to the coronavirus crisis but a shortage of currency and devaluation of salaries and savings has driven demonstrators into the streets to oppose government …
Hundreds take part in funeral of man killed in Lebanon riots
Hundreds of Lebanese have taken part in the funeral of a young man killed during riots in the northern city of Tripoli …
Protester killed during unrest in Lebanon amid economic crisis
Soldiers fired into the air and used tear gas and rubber bullets during the unrest in Tripoli, a security source said.
Lebanon riots fuelled by ‘deep anger and poverty’ leave 1 dead and dozens hurt
Protesters have attacked banks in northern Lebanon and clashed with security forces leaving one demonstrator dead and dozens wounded, as anger over increased economic hardship due to coronavirus and a …
Violent demonstrations, protester death grip northern Lebanon
Violent protests erupted in Lebanon’s Tripoli again on Tuesday, with more banks set ablaze after a night of rioting that left one protester dead, according to security and medical sources, in …
Man dies after Lebanon economic protest turns violent
Army units had also carried out raids to arrest those suspected of setting one of its vehicles on fire during the protest and of attacking banks and ATMs, the agency said.
Lebanon protests turn violent over failing economy
The rallies which started last October against Lebanon’s ailing economy have been worsened by the government’s failure to manage corruption and fix its political system, critics say. Al Jazeera’s …