Conflict Incident Report

On 03 Nov 16, supporters of al-Mustaqbal Movement leader Saad Hariri took to the streets across Lebanon after his appointment as Prime Miniser-designate, waving Lebanese flags and huge sky-blue flags bearing his portrait, as fireworks lit up the sky over the capital Beirut and several regions. In Tariq al-Jedideh huge popular rallies and supporters were carrying Lebanese flags, Mustaqbal flags and pictures of Hariri and his father, ex-PM Rafik Hariri. Fireworks and celebratory gunfire accompanied the celebrations as residents danced in the streets and distributed sweets to passersby. Dozens of supporters also roamed Tariq al-Jedideh's streets on motorcycles, carrying Mustaqbal flags. A central celebration was scheduled for 20:30hrs at the district's al-Dana Square. In the northern city of Tripoli, Lebanon's second city, was witnessing motorized rallies waiving pictures of Hariri and Mustaqbal flags as celebratory fireworks was echoing across the city. Similar celebrations were also being held in the northern region of Akkar, the southern city of Saida and the southern border town of Shebaa.