It was a Christmas of protests in Lebanon. The formation of a government was the promised gift, but those elected failed to iron out their differences, forcing people out on to the streets to demonstrate against the many problems crippling the country……….
A number of civil society groups have organised protests over the last ten days, marching in Tripoli and Nabatieh, while the capital, Beirut, drew one of the biggest gatherings. The protests were focused on an economic crisis, which has led to falling living standards, and has worsened since May due to political instability caused by the inability of political factions to form a government.
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Those taking part chanted slogans demanding an end to corruption and better civic facilities, as well as reminding politicians to do what they had been elected to do and run the country.
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By admin
January 11, 2019
