Some major factions in Lebanon’s sectarian political system want to keep Hariri in the new government. But they want him to form a cabinet of politicians and technocrats. On Nov. 8, the World Bank urged politicians to form a Cabinet within a week or the country’s economy will face further consequences. The protesters now are calling for the downfall of the political elite who have run the country since the 1975-90 civil war. Aoun said protests in Lebanon have witnessed less violence than other places including Iraq, Iran, Hong Kong, Bolivia and Paris.

Source: Washington Post November 17, 2019 13:55 UTC