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Videos Show Military Trying to Maintain Order in Beirut Amid Anti-Govt Protests

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Videos Show Military Trying to Maintain Order in Beirut Amid Anti-Govt Protests

22:06 GMT 08.08.2020 (Updated: 13:45 GMT 06.08.2022)

© Sputnik / Valery Melnikov / Go to the mediabankRiot police officers block a street during clashes with protesters demanding the resignation of the government and social reforms, in central Beirut, Lebanon.

Riot police officers block a street during clashes with protesters demanding the resignation of the government and social reforms, in central Beirut, Lebanon. - Sputnik International

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Anti-government protests resumed in the Lebanese capital on Saturday, with demonstrators demanding the resignation of the government and social reforms. Hundreds have reportedly been injured in the clashes.

The Lebanese Armed Forces have been trying to calm down protesters in Beirut amid clashes with police officers.

Earlier in the day, demonstrators occupied the Foreign Ministry building and tried to break into other state institutions. The Foreign Ministry was freed by the military after additional units were deployed to downtown Beirut.

Protesters have set several buildings on fire, according to media reports, including the Ministry of Economy and Trade building.

Videos from downtown Beirut, where the military is trying to take control of the situation amid clashes between police, protesters [2/4] pic.twitter.com/EN9L1whz2n
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Videos from downtown Beirut, where the military is trying to take control of the situation amid clashes between police, protesters [4/4] pic.twitter.com/mfbcEWORYL
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