Lebanon Protests

Lebanon's public transport unions block roads in protest

Lebanon's taxi, bus and van drivers have started the second strike in three weeks, protesting soaring gas prices and the economic crisis.

Lebanese protesters shut down major highways in 'day of rage'

Taxi and truck drivers blocked main highways and roads throughout the country in protest over worsening economic conditions.

Deadly clashes erupt in Lebanon protest against Beirut blast judge

Lebanese TV aired images of men carrying rifles and heavy weaponry as the army reported “bursts of gunfire in Tayouneh–Badaro,” a few blocks from where protesters had gathered moments earlier to demand Judge Bitar’s removal.

Several wounded in scuffles as Lebanon pound plumbs fresh lows

Nearly 20 people wounded in clashes between protesters and security forces as economic crisis worsens with pound traded at 17,300-17,500 to US dollar on black market – a record low.

Lebanon's Diab pleads politicians to form new government as economy suffers

Lebanon's caretaker Prime Minister Hassan Diab pressures politicians to form a new government, saying the country is confronting enormous challenges that no government can face.

Security forces clash with protesters in Tripoli

Protests against the country's Covid-19 lockdown have been taking place regularly for almost a week. The clashes with authorities have killed one person and injured hundreds of others.

Hundreds in Lebanon mark first anniversary of protest movement

There is little energy left as the Covid-19 pandemic spreads, unemployment rises and the capital city reels from a huge explosion in August that left thousands homeless.

Lebanese army fires rubber bullets during protests near presidential palace

Soldiers fired rubber bullets and live rounds in the air to disperse hundreds of protesters trying to march to the presidential palace during an anti-government demonstration.

Diab blames opponents for Lebanon economic unrest

Prime Minister Hassan Diab accuses rivals of mounting a "coup" against his government as currency crisis deepens.

Lebanese demonstrators rekindle mass protests as pound collapses

Lebanon is in the grip of its worst economic turmoil in decades and holding talks with the International Monetary Fund to secure billions in aid.

What’s behind Lebanon's economic crisis?

The policy of relying too much on debt to fund the budget has created problems for the young government of Prime Minister Hassan Diab.

Lebanese protest despite virus lockdown

The initial rallies last year were sparked by a raft of new taxes, and quickly morphed into a street movement calling for a full overhaul of the political class.