Hundreds of Beirutis and other residents of Lebanon Sunday organized their own version of the “yellow vest” protests that began in Paris, and armed riot police and soldiers responded by clamping down violently on demonstrators and journalists alike. Several activist groups organized the protest on social media, calling on the state to address its shortcomings on a throng of issues.
Date of incident
December 23, 2018
Death toll
0 person(s)
Number of Injured
0 person(s)
Location
Beirut Central District
Primary category
Collective Action [inc. protests, solidarity movements...]
Classification of conflict (primary)
Policy conflicts
