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Lebanese in the Martyrs Square in Beirut on November 10 protested against the power in place. REUTERS / Andres Martinez Casares

In Lebanon, the protest movement against corruption of the political class continues since Thursday, October 17 while the President of the Republic has still not appointed a successor to the resigning Prime Minister, Saad Hariri. A strong mobilization is expected on Tuesday to denounce the delay in the formation of a new government.

With our correspondent in Beirut, Paul Khalifeh

The protest movement is not running out of steam and a strong mobilization is expected this Tuesday, November 12 to denounce the delay in the formation of a new government and in the adoption of economic and social reforms.

High school students and students spearhead demonstrations

Lebanon will be paralyzed again this Tuesday, November 12th. The Minister of Education, a close associate of Druze leader Walid Jumblatt, who supports the protest, has called on schools and universities to close their doors. A large part of schools and universities will follow his instructions.

The banks will also be closed after the open strike decreed by the employees of the sector. High school students and students will be the spearhead of this day's events, which will take place throughout the country. A large gathering is planned in downtown Beirut.

This mobilization was decided to prevent a parliamentary session which was intended to vote a disputed general amnesty law and other anti-corruption texts deemed insufficient by the protesters.

Under the pressure of the street , the president of the House, Nabih Berry, who is in the crosshairs of the demonstrators, finally decided to postpone the meeting until next Tuesday. But the day of action of the protesters was maintained.

A government with independent personalities

Before proceeding to the appointment of a new Prime Minister, the President of the Republic, Michel Aoun and his ally, Hezbollah, want to agree with other political forces on the nature and composition of the next cabinet.

The protesters, supported by Walid Jumblatt and Christian leader Samir Geagea, want a government composed of independent personalities.

Michel Aoun and Hezbollah want the main political forces to be represented in the executive, alongside technocrats. The resigning Prime Minister Saad Hariri , who is a favorite to succeed himself, is hesitant.

This long wait has a negative impact on the financial and economic situation of the country, which is close to the disaster.