Conflict Incident Report

Civil society activists held a protest near the finance ministry in Beirut on Tuesday to stop the transfer of the salaries of lawmakers whom they accuse of being corrupt.

Police immediately deployed in the area to stop the protesters from entering the building similar to when demonstrators stormed the environment ministry earlier this month to demand the minister's resignation.

The activists from “We Want Accountability” and "Go Away" also protested when two of the movement's members were unable to leave the building after police blocked the entrance.
Beirut police chief Brig. Bassam al-Ayyoubi was quick to arrive to the scene of the protest.
He accused the activists of trying to storm the ministry but said security forces stopped them form entering the building.
“We had to resort to the streets to hold MPs accountable. They are not doing their job,” said one demonstrator.
“Our protest is peaceful,” he added.
"Our presence here is symbolic,” said another protester. "We will continue to hold similar protests. Our path is long."

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