2020.08.09 12:13 GMT+8

Protests erupt in Beirut as anger grows over port blast

Updated 2020.08.09 12:13 GMT+8
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Lebanese protesters on Saturday gathered in central Beirut to vent anger against authorities over Tuesday's devastating explosion at the port, which caused at least 158 deaths and thousands of injuries. /VCG

Some protesters attributed the blast to external forces and government corruption. /VCG

A policeman was killed in Saturday's clashes, according to a police spokesman. /VCG

More than 728 people have been wounded following protests in the Lebanese capital, reports said. /VCG

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