Day 33

Still ongoing...

Day 33

Still ongoing...

November 18, 2019

  • Protests and sit-ins continued across the country in key cities including Beirut, Tripoli, Sidon, Jounieh.

  • In Tripoli, tents were set up in front of the Ministry of Finance, as well as other public institutions.

  • In Jounieh, a night march was held in demand for an independent judiciary, while army dispersed students attempting to shut the Beirut Arab University.

  • The Union of Banks announced its halting of the strike, with reports circulating that banks will reopen on Tuesday - with the decision lying on the banks themselves.

  • In light of the upcoming parliamentary session, extra security measures were taken as calls from protestors deeming the session “unconstitutional” rung out.

  • 52 out of 128 members of parliament from political parties Kataeb, Lebanese Forces, Progressive Socialist Party and Future Movement announced their boycott of the session.

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