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Happening Now: Lebanese Security Forces Clash With Protesters Near French Embassy In Beirut
According to the National News Agency, groups protesting in front of the French embassy in Beirut have clashed with security forces just now.
Image via Hussein Chbaro, Annahar
The individuals are protesting the French government’s handling of caricatures of prophet Mohammad and have started attacking security forces with rocks, and attempting to break in to the embassy.
Security forces have called for more back up, and are currently pushing protesters away from the area using tear gas.
Image via Hussein Chbaro, Annahar
The individuals are protesting the French government’s handling of caricatures of prophet Mohammad and have started attacking security forces with rocks, and attempting to break in to the embassy.
Security forces have called for more back up, and are currently pushing protesters away from the area using tear gas.
Protestors tried to remove the fence and to cross to the road leading to the embassy of France in Beirut. Rocks thrown at the riot police #Lebanon #France #CharlieHebdo pic.twitter.com/11aG96JdrV
— Luna Safwan – (@LunaSafwan) October 30, 2020
— LBCI Lebanon News (@LBCI_NEWS) October 30, 2020