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Anti-government protests in Beirut

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epa07980821 Protesters block the main entrance of the Lebanese electricity company headquarters, during ongoing anti-government protests in Beirut, Lebanon, 08 November 2019. Protesters demand the president make parliamentary consultations immediately to facilitate the formation of a new government that replaces the recently resigned cabinet. They also demand the formation of a technocratic government with no political affiliation. Saad Hariri resigned as Prime Minister on 29 October, bringing down the entire cabinet. EPA-EFE/WAEL HAMZEH

 

Protesters block the main entrance of the Lebanese electricity company headquarters, during ongoing anti-government protests in Beirut, Lebanon, 08 November 2019.

Protesters demand the president make parliamentary consultations immediately to facilitate the formation of a new government that replaces the recently resigned cabinet.

They also demand the formation of a technocratic government with no political affiliation. Saad Hariri resigned as Prime Minister on 29 October, bringing down the entire cabinet.

 

Via EPA-EFE/WAEL HAMZEH

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