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Lebanon demonstrations continue for second night

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Jun 13, 2020
Lebanon demonstrations continue for second night

A riot police officer walks near burning fire during protests in Beirut Image copyright
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Protesters required to the streets for the 2nd consecutive night over the nation’s recession.

Numerous people have protested in cities throughout Lebanon for a 2nd night over the handling of the nation’s economic crisis.

The Lebanese pound has actually been up to record lows, having lost 70%of its worth because October when demonstrations began.

The monetary crisis has gotten worse during the coronavirus pandemic.

Protesters in the capital, Beirut, and in the northern city of Tripoli, tossed stones and fireworks at authorities who utilized tear gas and rubber bullets.

The pound’s decrease appeared to halt on Friday after the federal government revealed that the central bank would start injecting more United States dollars into the market in a quote to stop the pound’s freefall.

The relocation is set to begin on Monday.

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