Protests continue in Lebanon as bandits return

Beirut-Sana

Beirut and some Lebanese areas witnessed this morning sit-ins and protests coinciding with the return of banks to their normal work and before the convening of a session of the Lebanese Parliament.

Dozens of protesters have gathered since the morning before the Council to prevent deputies from reaching the building and attend the legislative session scheduled before noon as security forces are working to prevent the protesters from approaching the gates of the Council.

Protesters cut off the Halba highway in Akkar in northern Lebanon with flammable tires, iron barriers and dust. The highway in Saoufar and Abadiya Junction, but the international road in Aley is now open after the Lebanese army opened it to the public.

Protesters blocked West Bekaa roads in Jeb Jenin, Kamed al-Louz and Gaza, roads linking the West Bekaa with the center, Rachaya road at the town of al-Bireh and Hasbaya, blocking internal roads between villages and towns in the area.

In addition, all public and private schools have opened their doors today in Aley and the upper Metn and banks have been opened to citizens after the internal security forces took security measures in front of banks.

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