Protesters clash with Lebanese troops in Tripoli

Lebanese military clashed with protesters in Tripoli on Sunday, as people from across the country travelled to the city to demonstrate against the country's coronavirus lockdown measures.

Nine people were injured, with one hospitalized, after the Lebanese military used tear gas to disperse the crowds.

According to the military 17 people were arrested.

Protests against the lockdown have been taking place regularly for almost a week, and clashes with authorities have killed one person and injured hundreds of others.

Tripoli has been the center for demonstrations against the country's political class, with those participating denouncing Lebanon's nearly-one month shutdown that has exacerbated already dire conditions.

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