Lebanon protests turn violent over failing economy

Demonstrators in Lebanon, angered by the plunging currency and soaring prices, have clashed with security forces, in defiance of a lockdown against the coronavirus pandemic. The rallies which started last October against Lebanon s ailing economy have been worsened by the government s failure to manage corruption and fix its political system, critics say. Al Jazeeras Victoria Gatenby reports. Subscribe to our channel: Follow us on Twitter: