Barricades, blocked roads, rallies ... On the 90th day of the protest movement, the Lebanese are again on the streets to protest against the economic and financial crisis, which has worsened in recent weeks.
Partly at issue: a shortage of dollars which has led banks to restrictions on withdrawals and transfers abroad. "The Lebanese are dying of hunger because the exchange rate of the dollar has doubled for everyone, assures Elie Zghaib, a protester. Like the pack of bread, which now costs 2,000 Lebanese pounds, the price of the pack of local cigarettes also doubled to 2,000 Lebanese pounds. I would like to know why the leaders are still in their place. "
Since October 17, protesters have been demanding the departure of the ruling class, accused of corruption, and the formation of a new government. "Today, this anger against the political class has spread to all cities, not only [to Beirut], because the leaders delay the formation of a new government and do not take into account the demands of the people" says Khodor Anwar, a protester.
Lebanon has been without a government since the resignation at the end of October of Prime Minister Saad Hariri. Despite the appointment on December 19 of its replacement, Hassan Diab, a new cabinet is struggling to see the light of day.
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