Water cannon, rubber bullets and tear gas were deployed by police in the Lebanese capital, Beirut, on Saturday as crowds gathered to protest against the government’s inability to deal with rubbish collection problems in the city.
Thousands gathered in downtown Beirut on Saturday to demonstrate against governmental dysfunction which has led to garbage piling up on the streets, AP reported.
Around 30 people, including a police officer, have been taken to hospitals, RIA Novosti reported, citing local emergency services. According to The Daily Star citing the Red Cross, at least 15 people were injured in Saturday’s clashes. Dozens of demonstrators have been reportedly detained.
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