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Hundreds Rally in Lebanon, Despite Weekend Clashes With Riot Police

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Protests continue in Beirut after the recent unrest on the capital’s streets, with people demonstrating against the city’s waste disposal crisis. 25.08.2015, Sputnik International

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Hundreds Rally in Lebanon, Despite Weekend Clashes With Riot Police

17:48 GMT 25.08.2015 (Updated: 20:41 GMT 25.08.2015)

Protestors set uncollected garbage on fire and block a road as they protest against the ongoing refuse crisis in Beirut, Lebanon July 25, 2015. - Sputnik International

Protests continue in Beirut after the recent unrest on the capital’s streets, with people demonstrating against the city’s waste disposal crisis.

On Saturday, activists rallied in Beirut to protest against government corruption and political inaction amid the growing garbage crisis. Police used tear gas, rubber bullets and water cannons to quell the protesters.

According to media reports, at least 15 demonstrators and 35 police officers were injured during the clashes.