People burn tyres during a protest in Lebanon’s northern city Tripoli
BEIRUT, June 12 (NNN-Xinhua) — Thousands of Lebanese took to the streets on Thursday night to protest against the hike in the price of US dollar to the Lebanese pound and the deteriorating economic situation, the National News Agency reported.
Protesters cut roads in several areas in Beirut, Tyre, Sidon, Tripoli and other regions.
They attempted to cut the road near the Association of Banks in Lebanon which prompted the intervention of riot police and led to clashes with protesters.
Protesters also burned tires and waste containers placed on the sides of the streets in different areas of the country.
Lebanon has witnessed protests since Oct 17 of last year due to the dire living conditions in the country.
The protests led to the resignation of former Prime Minister Saad Hariri and appointment of Prime Minister Hassan Diab. — NNN-XINHUA
