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Tripoli Last Night: 41 Injuries And Clashes With Security Forces
Amid horrifying living conditions, citizens in the northern city of Tripoli took to the streets yesterday in order to protest strict lockdown measures that have left them penniless.
As crowds gathered, security forces used teargas and fired rubber bullets directly at citizens. From the looks of the videos, the security forces’ response grew more and more aggressive, with dozens of tanks being deployed to the area.
The nearly month-long lockdown has left many without any income, unable to feed themselves and their families throughout Lebanon’s massive economic crisis.
The Lebanese Red Cross reported a total of 41 injuries, 12 of which had to be moved to nearby hospitals.
In a show of solidarity, another protest was held in the southern city of Saida later that day.
The militarization of public health on full display tonight in Tripoli, Lebanon. pic.twitter.com/Tsn9I6SKHx
— Lara Bitar (@LaraJBitar) January 25, 2021
As crowds gathered, security forces used teargas and fired rubber bullets directly at citizens. From the looks of the videos, the security forces’ response grew more and more aggressive, with dozens of tanks being deployed to the area.
— (@Akhbaralsaha) January 25, 2021
The nearly month-long lockdown has left many without any income, unable to feed themselves and their families throughout Lebanon’s massive economic crisis.
#BREAKING: in #Tripoli, #Lebanon, protests have broken out over the #Lebanese government’s failed response to #COVID19. To make matters worse, I measure Lebanon’s annual #inflation rate at 340.05%/yr. pic.twitter.com/lKt8Gt507o
— Prof. Steve Hanke (@steve_hanke) January 26, 2021
The Lebanese Red Cross reported a total of 41 injuries, 12 of which had to be moved to nearby hospitals.
Clashes between protesters and LA intensifies in #Tripoli #Lebanon where tear gas is used. pic.twitter.com/0cIneHeUmS
— (@MarioLeb79) January 25, 2021
In a show of solidarity, another protest was held in the southern city of Saida later that day.