The 2021 Tripoli protests are riots, civil disobedience, civil disorder and demonstrations after the government of Hassan Diab announced a nationwide lockdown, amid hunger, inflation and unemployment increasing, worsening the already deteriorating economy.[1] According to Al Jazeera English, protesters rallied for their third consecutive night in Tripoli as it turned into riots. Police fired live ammunition to disperse protesters. Many people were left wounded in the clashes.[2] Protests occurred during nights in 25-26 January, when the military fired live rounds, rubber bullets and tear gas. At least 60 people and 10 security forces were wounded in the clashes.[3] A protester died in the clashes.[4]
| 2021 Tripoli protests | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | January 2021 | ||
| Location | |||
| Caused by | COVID-19 pandemic in Lebanon | ||
| Methods | Demonstration | ||
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edit- ^ "Protest clashes injure 8 in Lebanon's northern city of Tripoli". Xinhua News Agency. 26 January 2021.
- ^ "Lebanon riots: Security forces wound protesters with live fire". Al Jazeera English. 27 January 2021.
- ^ "Lebanon surpasses record daily virus deaths amid protests". ABC News. 26 January 2021.
- ^ "Protester dies of wounds from clashes in north Lebanon". The Daily Star (Lebanon). 28 January 2021. Archived from the original on 26 February 2021. Retrieved 28 January 2021.