Lebanon Protests – in pictures

  • Lebanese soldiers shelter behind protective shields during clashes in Beirut with supporters of former prime minister-designate Saad Hariri, who has stepped down.
    Lebanese soldiers shelter behind protective shields during clashes in Beirut with supporters of former prime minister-designate Saad Hariri, who has stepped down.
  • Protests flared after Saad Hariri abandoned his efforts to form a new government. He blamed 'key differences' with President Michel Aoun.
    Protests flared after Saad Hariri abandoned his efforts to form a new government. He blamed 'key differences' with President Michel Aoun.
  • Supporters of Saad Hariri throw stones at the Lebanese Army during confrontations in Beirut. Hundreds gathered at major junctions and blocked the road to the city airport with burning tyres.
    Supporters of Saad Hariri throw stones at the Lebanese Army during confrontations in Beirut. Hundreds gathered at major junctions and blocked the road to the city airport with burning tyres.
  • Lebanese soldiers shelter from rocks and bottles thrown by protesters in Beirut. In some protests, troops fired warning shots into the air.
    Lebanese soldiers shelter from rocks and bottles thrown by protesters in Beirut. In some protests, troops fired warning shots into the air.
  • Soldiers guard the road to Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport, which protesters had earlier blocked.
    Soldiers guard the road to Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport, which protesters had earlier blocked.
  • Protesters throw stones at armored vehicles in Beirut. Many accused President Michel Aoun of not co-operating with Saad Hariri.
    Protesters throw stones at armored vehicles in Beirut. Many accused President Michel Aoun of not co-operating with Saad Hariri.
  • An armoured vehicle is attacked by supporters of Saad Hariri. Some protesters said they were partly venting their anger at the country's economic crisis.
    An armoured vehicle is attacked by supporters of Saad Hariri. Some protesters said they were partly venting their anger at the country's economic crisis.
  • Demonstrators confront armoured vehicles in Beirut. Saad Hariri stepped down after nine months of trying to form a Cabinet.
    Demonstrators confront armoured vehicles in Beirut. Saad Hariri stepped down after nine months of trying to form a Cabinet.
  • Beirut residents watch a televised interview with Saad Hariri. International donors say a government must be established before they can help Lebanon.
    Beirut residents watch a televised interview with Saad Hariri. International donors say a government must be established before they can help Lebanon.
  • Protesters block Beirut roads with bins and burning tyres.
    Protesters block Beirut roads with bins and burning tyres.