The second day of violence saw thousands of people pour into Beirut to demand an end to government corruption.
Violence in Lebanon has continued into a second day, with protesters and security forces clashing near the parliament in Beirut.on protesters in some of the worst violence since anti-government protests began in October.
Despite the fierce crackdown, protesters returned to the streets of the Lebanese capital on Sunday to demand a new, independent government head. The unrest erupted two months ago fuelled by anger at the rising cost of living, new tax plans and the political establishment, which is accused of exploiting the state for their own benefit.Around 130 people were injured - but none seriously, say the Red Cross
"We will not leave. They are the ones who looted the country. They are the ones who got us here. We want our rights," said Nadine Farhat, 31, a lawyer who joined the protests on Sunday.Riot police and security forces, deploying again in large numbers, fired water cannon at hundreds of demonstrators. The weekend confrontations led to more than 130 people getting injured, although the Red Cross said none of them were seriously hurt and were treated on the spot.
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