Citizens take to the streets against the government after a devastating explosion in Beirut, Lebanon

Beirut, Ta. Saturday, August 8, 2020

A bomb blast near the Lebanese capital, Beirut, has killed at least 157 people and injured dozens more. Police fired tear gas to disperse the crowd and clashed with police.

People flocked to the main area of ​​Beirut where he had set up a gallows to hang corrupt politicians. Protesters blamed the leader and the government for Tuesday's bombing of a Beirut port. Thousands of tonnes of ammonia nitrate had been improperly stored in a port godown for the past six years.

It was the deadliest and most devastating eruption in Lebanon's history and is believed to have caused tens of fifteen billion dollars in damage. The blast left millions homeless, Beirut's governor said.

Today's demonstration after the blast was very significant and the organizers conducted a symbolic burial of those killed. Just as the demonstration was going on, some youths pelted stones at the security forces. Police in riot gear stormed a rally on Friday, removing hundreds of protesters by truck.

Police in riot gear stormed a rally on Friday, removing hundreds of protesters by truck. Protesters gathered outside Shaheed Chowk and Parliament, as well as near government buildings, outraged by the government's failure. He also appeared angry at Lebanon's political leadership.

The current government, mostly with civil war-era leaders, has been accused of widespread corruption, incompetence and mismanagement. People blamed the government for Tuesday's deadly blast. Police in riot gear stormed a rally on Friday, removing hundreds of protesters by truck.

President Michael Ao, meanwhile, said May had first alerted the port's managers and, just three weeks earlier, had alerted the military and security agencies to the safety of these deadly substances. However, my responsibility was fulfilled here as I have no authority over this port.

In the midst of this situation, it is clear from the documents circulating on social media that the negligence of the employees stationed at the port has come to the fore. Beirut's customs chief and port manager have been arrested in connection with the case, while more than 16 people have been taken into custody.