ADADThe protests were initially sparked by new taxes but quickly evolved into calls for the entire political elite to step aside. Lebanon is one of the world’s highest indebted countries and the country’s banking sector has imposed unprecedented capital control amid a widespread shortage of dollars. People have not been allowed in recent weeks to withdraw as much as they want from their bank accounts. In other areas angry protesters blocked roads to express their anger against closure of gas stations. “Formation of a credible and competent government that can regain the trust of the people and of the international partners of #Lebanon is the priority,” Kubis tweeted.

Source: Washington Post November 29, 2019 15:33 UTC