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January 28, 2021

Hungry Lebanese Protesters Clash with Police over Coronavirus Lockdown 
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Meanwhile, in Lebanon, at least one person was killed as police fired
live bullets at protesters who tried to storm a government building in
the northern city of Tripoli. Protesters say a strict lockdown has
exacerbated an economic crisis, leading to widespread hunger.

Suleiman Mounir al-Ataki: "I am standing with the people here, the poor
and hungry people, people who can't find something to eat."

Wife of al-Ataki: "Tomatoes are at 5,000 Lebanese pounds per kilo, if we
want to eat them with some lentils."

Suleiman Mounir al-Ataki: "They closed our shops, our houses and
everything because of coronavirus."

Wife of al-Ataki: "'Stay at home. Stay at home.' Is this how you ask
people to stay at home? Provide for those you are asking to stay at
home!"



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