220 wounded as Lebanon protesters clash with police 0 SHARES Share it! Share TweetBy Agence France-PresseClashes between police and Lebanese protesters wounded more than 220 people on both sides Saturday in the highest such tally in three months of anti-establishment demonstrations. Security forces behind the barricades responded with water cannon and tear gas to disperse the crowds. President Michel Aoun called on Twitter for the security forces to protect peaceful protesters, but prevent “vandalism”. Human rights groups condemned the arrests and what they described as unacceptable violence against largely peaceful protesters.

Source: Manila Bulletin January 18, 2020 23:50 UTC