Pictures: Violent protests continue in locked-down Lebanon

For the fifth night in a row, protesters flooded the streets of Lebanon's port city Tripoli on Friday, objecting to a 24-hour lockdown that has disrupted employment and demanding government support to help low-income citizens weather the pandemic.

Anti-government protesters clash with security forces near the Serail (headquarters of the Governorate), in the northern port city of Tripoli. Meager government aid and rising food prices have further angered the city's unemployed, who are now demanding public assistance or an entirely new government.

The chanting protesters clashed with the Internal Security Forces and the army, which fired tear gas into the crowd.

People gather at the municipality building that was set ablaze overnight, in Tripoli.

A civil policeman takes pictures for the burned main entrance of Tripoli municipality that was set on fire by protesters.

Anti-government protesters burn garbage as they go around the homes of deputies and government officials in Tripoli to protest the economic situation and their role in leading the country to crisis.

Fire engulfs the interior of the Serail (headquarters of the Governorate), in the northern Lebanese port city of Tripoli.

A boy walks near a burnt vehicle, in the aftermath of protests against the lockdown and worsening economic conditions, amid the spread of the COVID-19, in Tripoli.

Lebanese soldiers remove tires that set on fire by protesters, in Tripoli.

Lebanese security forces stand guard during clashes with anti-government protesters in the northern city of Tripoli.

Soldiers fire tear gas and rubber bullets, as they clash with protesters, in Tripoli.

Members of the Lebanese army stand near burning tires during the protest, in Tripoli.

A protester throws stones against Lebanese soldiers, during a protest, in Tripoli.

People inspect a burnt room at the Serail (headquarters of the Governorate), in the impoverished city of Tripoli.

Anti-government protesters hurl rocks at the municipality building in the northern city of Tripoli.