Lebanon security forces fire tear gas, clash with protesters near central bank


  • World
  • Wednesday, 15 Jan 2020

A protestor holding the Lebanese flag walks near burning barricades during a protest over economic hardship and lack of a new government in Beirut, Lebanon January 14, 2020. REUTERS/Mohamed Azakir

BEIRUT (Reuters) - Lebanese security forces fired tear gas to disperse protesters outside the central bank on Tuesday night, facing off with dozens of people who pelted them with stones and fireworks.

Security forces also fired live rounds into the air, a Reuters witness and two local broadcasters said.

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