DW: Lebanon rocked by second night of violent unrest
The violence comes ahead of political consultations that are expected to rename Saad Hariri as prime minister. His reappointment would likely further inflame protests against political elites.
Lebanese security forces used tear gas, rubber bullets and water canon to disperse anti-government protesters in central Beirut on Sunday night in the second day of violent protests that have wounded dozens of people.
The unrest comes ahead of consultations between the president and parliamentary blocs on Monday in which resigned Prime Minister Saad Hariri is expected to be renamed to the post.
Hariri stepped down on October 29 in the face of protests against political elites widely viewed as corrupt and responsible for plunging the country into a deepening economic crisis.
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More News On The Unrest In Lebanon
Protests turn violent for 2nd day in Lebanon’s capital -- AP
Clashes rock Beirut as security forces fire tear gas at protest -- Reuters
Clashes rock Beirut protest for second night -- France 24
Lebanon crisis: Dozens wounded in second night of clashes in Beirut -- BBC
Violent protests erupt on streets of Beirut -- CNN
Thousands protest against crackdown in Lebanon's capital -- Al Jazeera
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