The protesters scuffled with riot police as they closed all roads leading to the parliament building in Beirut. ADThe protesters are questioning the constitutionality of a parliament session in the absence of a government. Thousands of young protesters thronged around the parliament building, blocking the entrances and vowing to disrupt the session. Some protesters tried to break through the barbed wire, scuffling with riot police, while women protesters tried to form a live barrier between the two sides. AD“We are here today because there is a parliament session that is anti-constitutional,” said protester Rania al-Akhras, speaking in English and decrying the ineffectiveness of the legislators.

Source: Washington Post November 19, 2019 06:45 UTC