In Lebanon, youth block roads in Beirut
2019-11-05T16:30:37.345Z
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In Lebanon, protesters blocked Monday roads, the day after a new day of mobilization illustrating their dissatisfaction with the promises of the political class, which has failed to stop this unprecedented uprising. In Beirut, they closed the "Ring Bridge", which is located at a major crossroads in the city center, near the Martyrs Square, and gathered near the Central Bank. "If we just remain to demonstrate to a and we will not block the road, nothing will change, they will let us protest for a month and that will be all, but if we cut the roads, it will affect people's economy and incomes. -that people will start to pressure the authorities to find solutions, "said a protester at the microphone of France 24.
Source: france24