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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.

Residents block Ansar-Doueir road in protest of Bsawfar landfill

A number of residents of Ansar staged a sit-in on the highway of Ansar - Dueir at the invitation of Ansar Organization in the Lebanese Communist Party, in protest against the ministerial decision to re-open the Bsawfar landfill, which has been closed for obver 20 years. 

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 Baalbeck road over bad economy

A few dozen people briefly blocked a main road in Baalbeck Sunday morning, protesting the deteriorating economic situation.The protesters blocked the road with a number of vans parked horizontally across it, preventing cars from passing by. It was reopened shortly after by security forces.

Farmers block Baalbek-Homs road in protest to crops seizure

Farmers and pick-up owners cut off the international road in Baalbek-Homs at the entrance to Hermel in Mahatta locality, near the army checkpoint, in protest at what they called "the Lebanese army's seizure of Lebanese crops under the pretext of smuggling". Most recently is the seizure of about 20 pick-up trucks at the Assi checkpoint in Hermel, loaded with eggplants and peppers. 

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. 

Support amid threats for Mashrou’ Leila

Around 150 people gathered in Beirut’s Samir Kassir Square Monday to show their support for local band Mashrou’ Leila in light of mounting pressure by Lebanese Christian groups to cancel an upcoming concert.

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