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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