Lebanon Police Clash With Retired Servicemen Amid Economic Woes
Umer Jamshaid Published September 26, 2022 | 05:40 PM
BEIRUT, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 26th Sep, 2022 ) :Lebanese police clashed on Monday with retired servicemen during a protest against deteriorating living conditions in the country.
The violence erupted as Parliament convened to discuss the country's state budget amid growing public anger over economic difficulties.
According to an Anadolu Agency reporter, police used tear gas canisters and iron barriers to prevent retired servicemen from forcing their way into the Parliament building.
The Lebanese National news Agency said lawmaker Jamil Sayyed joined protesters to show solidarity with the retired servicemen.
Monday's session to discuss the state budget was held after a delay of nine months due to differences between parliamentary blocks.
Lebanon has been grappling with a severe economic crisis since late 2019, including massive Currency depreciation and fuel and medical shortages.
Recent Stories
Robinson, bowlers help New Zealand go 2-1 up against Pakistan
5 hours ago
Shahzeb Chachar to hold khuli kachehri on April 26
5 hours ago
Heatwave amid Israel's aggression in Gaza brings new misery, disease risk
5 hours ago
Tourism must change, mayor says as Venice launches entry fee
5 hours ago
Court adjourns Judicial Complex attack case till May 17
5 hours ago
Nasreen Noori’s book ‘Popatan Jahra Khwab’ launched
6 hours ago
Wafaqi Mohtasib inspection team visits Excise and taxation office
6 hours ago
AJLAC announces 5th Conference titled ‘People’s Mandate: Safeguarding Civil ..
6 hours ago
Pak-US officials engage to enhance trade, investment ties
6 hours ago
IBCC to promote educational excellence, expand regional presence
6 hours ago
Pakistani 'Blue Helmets' serving UN Peacekeeping Mission in DR Congo set to leav ..
6 hours ago
Putin says plans to visit China in May
6 hours ago