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Lebanese Protesters Back on Streets Despite COVID-19 Lockdown

Dale Gavlak

   AMMAN - Lebanese have taken to the streets again, both in cars and on
   foot, to protest the country's deteriorating economic situation,
   despite a lockdown and curfew imposed because of the coronavirus. The
   demonstrators say they're forced to choose between dying of hunger or
   disease. Analysts predict a "full-fledged catastrophe" as huge pressure
   builds on the working- and middle classes and refugees who are the most
   vulnerable.
   Warmer spring weather and job losses over the lockdown have brought
   angry Lebanese back to the streets in protests throughout the
   country.'¯'¯Some are blocking highways with burning tires.'¯

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