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Protesters organize sit-in at Abdel Hamid square in Tripoli

Abdul Hamid Karami square in the center of Tripoli witnessed a sit-in during which participants burned political slogans that had been raised earlier in the square, as well as setting fire to a number of tires. Statements by protesters were made condemning the current economic crisis.

Protesters organize sit-in at Abdel Hamid square in Tripoli

Abdul Hamid Karami square in the center of Tripoli witnessed a sit-in during which participants burned political slogans that had been raised earlier in the square, as well as setting fire to a number of tires. Statements by protesters were made condemning the current economic crisis.

Nabatieh-Habbouche road blocked by protesters

Protesters deliberately nlocked the Nabatieh - Habbouche highway to protest against the deterioration of the economic situation, and burned tires in the middle of the road causing traffic congestion.

 

Protesters block multiple roads in Beirut over economic woes

Protesters blocked several entrances to Downtown Beirut with burning tires and garbage bins after briefly clashing with riot police outside the Grand Serail in a show of public exasperation at the country's economic situation.Hundreds had gathered in Martyrs’ Square earlier in the day to protest Lebanon’s poor economic situation. Over a hundred riot police and Internal Security Forces members were deployed to protect state buildings in the area.The protesters marched from Martyrs' Square in an attempt to enter Parliament.

 

Palestinians sit-in in front of UNRWA’s headquarters

Residents of the Palestinian camps and gatherings in Beirut, Sidon and Tyre held a sit-in in front of UNRWA headquarters, in response to a call made by the PLO's Refugee Affairs Department and the Popular Committees in Lebanon, calling on the international community for continuous support to the UN Relief and Works Agency.

Protesters block Laboueh - Nabi Osmane road with burning tires

 The international road of Baalbek-Homs in the northern Bekaa was cut off in Laboueh and Nabi Osmane districts with burning tires by protesters due to the deteriorating economic situation

Gas station owners decide on an open ended strike

The head of the Syndicate of Gas Stations Owners in Lebanon, Sami Brax, communicated that the occurence of an open-ended strike, as agreed upon by the majority of gas station owners, until an agreement with officials has been reached in terms of their demands. 

Workers st Nabih Berri Governmental Hospital sit-in

Employees of Nabih Berri University Hospital held a symbolic sit-in at its entrance, demanding that the adjustment of salaries as granted to a number of government hospitals in Lebanon. They are demanding the  implementation of Law 46 pertaining to the annual adjustment of wages. The head of the Union of Governmental Hospitals staff in the South, Ali El Sayed, declared the possible escalation of the sit-in and the closure of government hospitals in the South if the employees were not granted their rights.

Mobile phone workers protest outside the Ministry of Telecommunications

Hundreds of mobile phone industry workers gathered outside the Telecommunications Ministry Thursday, calling upon the government to ensure that previously agreed salary allowances will be maintained in new work contracts.

Protesters call for Fakhoury execution

Hundreds of people gathered in the derelict courtyard of the former Israel-linked Khiam prison in South Lebanon Sunday, in protest against the return of its former commander to Lebanon - some calling for his execution.

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