Lebanese pound hits record low against US dollar, prompting protesters to take to the streets
Houssam Shbaro • 12 June 2020 • update: 12 June 2020
Currency protest in Lebanon
BEIRUT, LEBANON - JUNE 11: Protesters block a street by setting trash bins on fire during a demonstration against depreciation in the value of the Lebanese pound against the dollar due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in the Lebanese capital Beirut on June 11, 2020. ( Houssam Shbaro - Anadolu Agency )Houssam Shbaro
Currency protest in Lebanon
BEIRUT, LEBANON - JUNE 11: Protesters block a street by setting trash bins on fire during a demonstration against depreciation in the value of the Lebanese pound against the dollar due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in the Lebanese capital Beirut on June 11, 2020. ( Houssam Shbaro - Anadolu Agency )Houssam Shbaro
Currency protest in Lebanon
BEIRUT, LEBANON - JUNE 11: People gather to protest against dire economic conditions and depreciation in the value of the Lebanese pound against the dollar due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in the Lebanese capital Beirut on June 11, 2020. ( Houssam Shbaro - Anadolu Agency )Houssam Shbaro
Currency protest in Lebanon
BEIRUT, LEBANON - JUNE 11: People gather to protest against dire economic conditions and depreciation in the value of the Lebanese pound against the dollar due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in the Lebanese capital Beirut on June 11, 2020. ( Houssam Shbaro - Anadolu Agency )Houssam Shbaro
Currency protest in Lebanon
BEIRUT, LEBANON - JUNE 11: People gather to protest against dire economic conditions and depreciation in the value of the Lebanese pound against the dollar due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in the Lebanese capital Beirut on June 11, 2020. ( Houssam Shbaro - Anadolu Agency )Houssam Shbaro
Currency protest in Lebanon
BEIRUT, LEBANON - JUNE 11: People gather to protest against dire economic conditions and depreciation in the value of the Lebanese pound against the dollar due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in the Lebanese capital Beirut on June 11, 2020. ( Houssam Shbaro - Anadolu Agency )Houssam Shbaro
Currency protest in Lebanon
BEIRUT, LEBANON - JUNE 11: People gather to protest against dire economic conditions and depreciation in the value of the Lebanese pound against the dollar due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in the Lebanese capital Beirut on June 11, 2020. ( Houssam Shbaro - Anadolu Agency )Houssam Shbaro
Currency protest in Lebanon
BEIRUT, LEBANON - JUNE 11: A woman shouts slogans during a protest against dire economic conditions and depreciation in the value of the Lebanese pound against the dollar due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in the Lebanese capital Beirut on June 11, 2020. ( Houssam Shbaro - Anadolu Agency )Houssam Shbaro
Currency protest in Lebanon
BEIRUT, LEBANON - JUNE 11: People gather to protest against dire economic conditions and depreciation in the value of the Lebanese pound against the dollar due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in the Lebanese capital Beirut on June 11, 2020. ( Houssam Shbaro - Anadolu Agency )Houssam Shbaro
Currency protest in Lebanon
BEIRUT, LEBANON - JUNE 11: A woman holds a banner during a protest against dire economic conditions and depreciation in the value of the Lebanese pound against the dollar due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in the Lebanese capital Beirut on June 11, 2020. ( Houssam Shbaro - Anadolu Agency )Houssam Shbaro
Currency protest in Lebanon
BEIRUT, LEBANON - JUNE 11: A woman poses for a photo during a protest against dire economic conditions and depreciation in the value of the Lebanese pound against the dollar due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in the Lebanese capital Beirut on June 11, 2020. ( Houssam Shbaro - Anadolu Agency )Houssam Shbaro
Currency protest in Lebanon
BEIRUT, LEBANON - JUNE 11: People gather to protest against dire economic conditions and depreciation in the value of the Lebanese pound against the dollar due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in the Lebanese capital Beirut on June 11, 2020.
( Houssam Shbaro - Anadolu Agency )Houssam Shbaro
Currency protest in Lebanon
BEIRUT, LEBANON - JUNE 11: People gather to protest against dire economic conditions and depreciation in the value of the Lebanese pound against the dollar due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in the Lebanese capital Beirut on June 11, 2020. ( Houssam Shbaro - Anadolu Agency )Houssam Shbaro
Currency protest in Lebanon
BEIRUT, LEBANON - JUNE 11: People gather to protest against dire economic conditions and depreciation in the value of the Lebanese pound against the dollar due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in the Lebanese capital Beirut on June 11, 2020. ( Houssam Shbaro - Anadolu Agency )Houssam Shbaro
Currency protest in Lebanon
BEIRUT, LEBANON - JUNE 11: Security forces take measures as people protest against dire economic conditions and depreciation in the value of the Lebanese pound against the dollar due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in the Lebanese capital Beirut on June 11, 2020. ( Houssam Shbaro - Anadolu Agency )Houssam Shbaro
Currency protest in Lebanon
BEIRUT, LEBANON - JUNE 11: People gather to protest against dire economic conditions and depreciation in the value of the Lebanese pound against the dollar due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in the Lebanese capital Beirut on June 11, 2020. ( Houssam Shbaro - Anadolu Agency )Houssam Shbaro
Currency protest in Lebanon
BEIRUT, LEBANON - JUNE 11: People gather to protest against dire economic conditions and depreciation in the value of the Lebanese pound against the dollar due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in the Lebanese capital Beirut on June 11, 2020. ( Houssam Shbaro - Anadolu Agency )Houssam Shbaro
Currency protest in Lebanon
BEIRUT, LEBANON - JUNE 11: People gather to protest against dire economic conditions and depreciation in the value of the Lebanese pound against the dollar due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in the Lebanese capital Beirut on June 11, 2020. ( Houssam Shbaro - Anadolu Agency )Houssam Shbaro
Currency protest in Lebanon
BEIRUT, LEBANON - JUNE 11: People gather to protest against dire economic conditions and depreciation in the value of the Lebanese pound against the dollar due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in the Lebanese capital Beirut on June 11, 2020. ( Houssam Shbaro - Anadolu Agency )Houssam Shbaro
Currency protest in Lebanon
BEIRUT, LEBANON - JUNE 11: People gather to protest against dire economic conditions and depreciation in the value of the Lebanese pound against the dollar due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in the Lebanese capital Beirut on June 11, 2020. ( Houssam Shbaro - Anadolu Agency )Houssam Shbaro
Currency protest in Lebanon
BEIRUT, LEBANON - JUNE 11: Security forces move trash bins placed by protesters to block a road during a protest against dire economic conditions and depreciation in the value of the Lebanese pound against the dollar due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in the Lebanese capital Beirut on June 11, 2020. ( Houssam Shbaro - Anadolu Agency )Houssam Shbaro
Currency protest in Lebanon
BEIRUT, LEBANON - JUNE 11: A man holds a dollar and Lebanese pounds as he poses for a photo during a protest against dire economic conditions and depreciation in the value of the Lebanese pound against the dollar due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in the Lebanese capital Beirut on June 11, 2020. ( Houssam Shbaro - Anadolu Agency )Houssam Shbaro
