Protesters Clash With Police as Anger and Despair Mount in Lebanon
Lebanese protesters clashed with police late Thursday as they tried to approach government buildings in central Beirut. Police responded with tear gas and dispersed the crowd. Tensions are high following Tuesday's devastating explosion in Beirut that killed at least 130 people. Earlier on Thursday, Beirut residents showed their anger against the government during a visit by French President Emmanuel Macron. Many Lebanese blame the disaster on the country's political elites, accusing them of corruption and mismanagement. For months the country has been on the brink of economic collapse, and the explosion has made ordinary life untenable for many people. Read more at Bloomberg.com: bloom.bg/31woK8X Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2TwO8Gm QUICKTAKE ON SOCIAL: Follow QuickTake on Twitter: twitter.com/quicktake Like QuickTake on Facebook: facebook.com/quicktake Follow QuickTake on Instagram: instagram.com/quicktake Subscribe to our newsletter: https://bit.ly/2FJ0oQZ Email us at [email protected] QuickTake by Bloomberg is a global news network delivering up-to-the-minute analysis on the biggest news, trends and ideas for a new generation of leaders.
