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Anti-government protests have continued in Beirut, the capital of Lebanon, after the massive explosion. In the midst of this, an international videoconference was held in which French President Macron and President Trump of the United States participated to discuss ways to support the people of Lebanon

. Reporter Jeong Seong-jin reports.

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Protesters throw stones at the building. The Lebanese Parliament window was shattered by flying stones.

Anti-government protests by angry citizens continue after the Beirut explosion.

The prime minister proposed an early general election, and the public affairs minister took responsibility and resigned, but protesters shouted “The government is a murderer,” burning the president's photo and taking over the parliament building.

[Beirut Citizen: We have a noose ready to punish you. All preparations have been made for sure.] As the

protests intensified, even armed soldiers with guns were put into crushing the protesters, and injured in the course of the conflict.

So far, nearly 300 people have been injured, and one police officer is said to have died.

French President Macron, who visited Lebanon after the explosion, held videoconferences with the international community, including President Trump, the United Nations, and the International Red Cross, repeatedly urging for support for Lebanese citizens.

[Macron/President of France: It is important to ensure that aid from the international community is quickly and efficiently delivered to the citizens of Lebanon.]

Pope Francis also stressed that he appeals to the international community for generous help to those suffering from the tragedy.