Lebanon protests
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A protester throws a tyre on to a fire to block a road during a protest in north of Beirut, Lebanon in October 2019. EPA -
Demonstrators sit together during a protest over deteriorating economic situation, in the city of Jounieh, north of Beirut. Reuters -
Demonstrators gather in Sidon, Lebanon. Reuters -
Lebanese riot police fire tear gas. AP Photo -
Protesters shout anti-government slogans in front of the Government Palace in downtown Beirut. EPA -
Thousands of protesters, mainly civil activists, condemned the proposed taxes that would go along with the 2020 budget, especially an unexpected government plan to impose a fee for using WhatsApp calls. EPA -
Public anger has simmered since parliament passed an austerity budget in July to help trim a ballooning deficit. EPA -
Protesters in the capital blocked the road to the airport with burning tyres, prompting a heavy deployment by security forces. EPA -
A crows of demonstrators faces police. EPA -
Lebanese demonstrators gather during a protest in Zouk Mikael. AFP -
Lebanese army convoy waits for a blocked road to be open. EPA -
An anti-government protester walks between burning tyres in Beirut, Lebanon. AP Photo -
Demonstrators run as they hold tyres during a protest over the deteriorating economic situation, in Dora, Lebanon. Reuters -
Lebanese demonstrators take a selfie during the protest. AFP -
Passengers walk to the airport after anti-government protesters blocked the road. AP Photo -
Anti-government protesters hold a placard with Arabic that reads "Revolution," as shout slogans against the Lebanese government. AP Photo -
A protester wearing a Guy Fawkes mask looks in Beirut's Salim Slem neighbourhood. AFP -
Lebanese demonstrators wave the national flag during a protest against dire economic conditions in downtown Beirut. AFP
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