Lebanese protest outside US embassy in Beirut

Lebanese demonstrators demanding resignation of the government gather at Martyrs’ Square during an anti-government protest against dire economic conditions and new tax regulations on messaging services like Whatsapp, in front of the Mohammad Al-Amin Mosque in Beirut, Lebanon on 20 October 2019 [Mahmut Geldi/Anadolu Agency]

Scores of Lebanese protesters demonstrated outside the US Embassy in Beirut on Sunday against US interference in their country’s affairs, as reported by Anadolu Agency.

“Death to America” and “Beirut is free” were among slogans chanted by protesters during the rally, according to an Anadolu Agency reporter in the area.

Demonstrators burned pictures of former US Ambassador Jeffrey Feltman, in addition to US and Israeli flags during the protest.

Speaking before the House Subcommittee on the Middle East, North Africa and International Terrorism on Tuesday, Feltman said the ongoing protest and “reactions to them by Lebanese leaders and institutions fortunately coincide with US interests.”

Lebanon has been rocked by mass protests since last month against plans for tax increases, which quickly turned into wider grievances.

On October 29, Prime Minister Saad Hariri resigned, with no progress toward reaching a deal on a new government.

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