Protests erupt in Lebanon demanding political reform as world leaders pledge millions in emergency aid to the country's explosion-ravaged capital.
Nearly a week after nearly 160 people were killed and thousands injured in the devastating explosion on Aug. 4, public anger shows no signs of abating.according to Lebanese Prime Minister Hassan DiabIt sent a shock wave that scarred the coastline of Beirut, destroying hundreds of buildings and leaving many homeless. The protesters blame the ruling elite for chronic mismanagement and corruption that is believed to be behind the explosion.
Protesters throw back the tear gas canisters Internal Security Forces fired from behind a wall at during a protest near the parliament in Beirut on Sunday.President Donald Trump was among the participants of the conference to coordinate a global response to the disaster, as well as leaders from Gulf Arab states, China and the European Union.
They warned that any support of the economic and financial recovery of the country would be contingent on Lebanese authorities committing to economic and political reforms demanded by the Lebanese people, according to the statement.
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