Lebanon protests for better pay - in pictures

  • A Lebanese soldier, left, helps a retired comrade who inhaled tear gas during a protest in Beirut to demand better pay. AP
    A Lebanese soldier, left, helps a retired comrade who inhaled tear gas during a protest in Beirut to demand better pay. AP
  • Lebanese soldiers push back retired comrades trying to reach government buildings in Beirut during a protest to demand better pay. AP
    Lebanese soldiers push back retired comrades trying to reach government buildings in Beirut during a protest to demand better pay. AP
  • A retired member of the Lebanese security forces returns a tear gas canister towards riot police during a protest in downtown Beirut. EPA
    A retired member of the Lebanese security forces returns a tear gas canister towards riot police during a protest in downtown Beirut. EPA
  • A Lebanese soldier gives a gas mask to a retired comrade who inhaled tear gas during the protest. AP
    A Lebanese soldier gives a gas mask to a retired comrade who inhaled tear gas during the protest. AP
  • A Lebanese soldier fires tear gas during a protest by retired members of Lebanon's security forces outside the government palace in Beirut. EPA
    A Lebanese soldier fires tear gas during a protest by retired members of Lebanon's security forces outside the government palace in Beirut. EPA
  • Retired Lebanese security force members block an entrance of the government palace to prevent ministers from attending a cabinet meeting. EPA
    Retired Lebanese security force members block an entrance of the government palace to prevent ministers from attending a cabinet meeting. EPA
  • Retired members of the Lebanese security forces clash with soldiers during the protest. EPA
    Retired members of the Lebanese security forces clash with soldiers during the protest. EPA
  • Protesters burn tires during the protest. EPA
    Protesters burn tires during the protest. EPA
  • Protesters and soldiers clash outside the government palace in downtown Beirut. EPA
    Protesters and soldiers clash outside the government palace in downtown Beirut. EPA
  • Lebanese soldiers on guard during the protest by retired members of Lebanon's security forces. EPA
    Lebanese soldiers on guard during the protest by retired members of Lebanon's security forces. EPA