Lebanese protesters storm the country’s energy ministry, the latest in a string of government buildings targeted during a day of rage sparked by the deadly explosion at Beirut’s port.
Footage broadcast live by Lebanese TV channels shows protesters taking over the energy ministry building as powerless police officers look on, with one of the demonstrators saying: “They ruled Lebanon for 30 years, now Lebanon is ours.”
“We entered the energy ministry and we are here to stay. They will be surprised by our actions,” he says, referring to the ruling political class protesters want to remove.
Earlier reports said a member of Lebanon’s security forces was killed in the protests, and that security forces were using live fire in their attempt to control the spiraling demonstrations.
The Lebanese Red Cross reports at least 142 wounded, with 32 taken to hospitals and 110 treated on site.
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— with AFP
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