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    Live Bullets Were Reported Shot At Protesters In Beirut

    By Jess AbdoAugust 8, 2020Updated:August 8, 2020
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    Current protests are erupting in Beirut. The government’s neglect and irresponsibility towards handling the port explosion’s aftermath provoked them to start a new form of a revolution.

    People want the officials out as soon as possible. They have had enough with their negligence, hypocrisy, and clownery. They are ready to do what it takes to rebuild the city of Beirut with their own hands and blood.

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    People are angry, sad, and impatient, and ready to make changes whether the leaders like it or not. Angry protesters are not holding back from violent actions, expressing their disappointment and grief to all lives lost during the explosion.

    From the opposing side, the Riot Control police did not hold back either, and many protesters got injured and claimed they were hit by live bullets.

    MTV also reported on live TV seeing may live bullets lying on the floor, verifying the protester’s accusations.

    Screenshot form MTV news
    https://www.instagram.com/p/CDofPaAHz2f/?igshid=1km70wfeetwkr

    Live ammunition, tear gas and rubber bullets being fired now at protesters.

    We’re reporting from Beirut next hour on @FoxNews. Tune in. pic.twitter.com/PML7cGrNMN

    — Trey Yingst (@TreyYingst) August 8, 2020
    https://twitter.com/pamthepan/status/1292146245377687552?s=20

    Reports of live bullets and tear gas being fired at protesters.#LebanonExplosion #LebanonProtests https://t.co/vLCE2Ti8o2

    — Wajd Waqfi وجد وقفي (@WajdWaqfi) August 8, 2020

    Apparently the corrupt traitor in OUR WH wants to have a call with Pres.Aoun.
    DON'T!! LEAVE #Lebanon to REAL WORLD LEADERS !!!!
    Group of protesters storms foreign ministry building as police fire live bullets as thousa @AJEnglish https://t.co/Vusi36j3fh pic.twitter.com/YzUuic8E55

    — Dr Crystina Wyler (@Dialogue_works) August 8, 2020

    Even though the accusations are going viral on social media platforms from protesters in Beirut, the police department denied them:

    “Accusing us of shooting live bullets is for suspected reasons. We reassure that our duty is to protect the parliament building only.”

    Interesting statement. How about the people? Or is it that the parliament and its rulers only have the right for protection?

    And why wasn’t the port and the city of Beirut protected from such lethal danger?

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