Lebanon protests leaves scores injured amid currency devaluation

(MENAFN - Jordan News Agency) Beirut, June 26 (Petra) -- Protests in Lebanon broke out anew after the Lebanese lira exchange rate against the USD hit a new record, as the Lebanese exchange rate against the dollar is set at LBP 18,000. Protestors in the southern city of Sidon closed roads and clashed with security forces, as the latter was trying to disperse the protestors, leaving many injured.The protestors poured into other cities as well to protest the continued and rapid devaluation of the currency, blaming officials for the delay in forming a government. //Petra// AK26/06/2021 22:03:20MENAFN26062021000117011021ID1102348932