reports.The protest movement was triggered by the government’s inaction in the face of a mounting garbage collection crisis, which demonstrators say is emblematic of endemic corruption and poor public services in the nation. The group had called for Wednesday’s talks. This footage shows baton-wielding riot police in scuffles with protesters. The Lebanese English-language daily The Daily Star reported that at least 20 people were injured in the violence and 25 protesters were arrested, quoting organizers. Hundreds descended on Riad al-Solh Square on Wednesday night, demanding that police release all of the protesters who were detained. Credit: Facebook/Elie Farah">