Thousands of demonstrators marched from Hamra to Downtown’s Riad al-Solh Square Sunday to protest against the Lebanese government’s policies and the country’s dire economic situation.
The protesters, who had gathered near the Central Bank before heading Downtown, held banners bearing slogans that blasted rampant corruption in the country.
Date of incident
December 16, 2018
Death toll
0 person(s)
Number of Injured
0 person(s)
Location
Beirut Central DistrictRas Beyrouth
Primary category
Collective Action [inc. protests, solidarity movements...]
Classification of conflict (primary)
Policy conflicts
Classification of conflict (secondary)
Conflicts of socio-economic development
