Dubai – Masaader News
Lebanons gathered in the Lebanese capital Beirut Sunday to protest corruption and tax hikes for a fourth day, after the resignation of a key Christian party rocked the country’s fragile coalition government, according to France 24.
Demonstrations had flared on Thursday in response to a proposed $0.20-tax on calls via WhatsApp and other messaging services.
While the government quickly dropped the plans, the protests morphed into demands for a sweeping overhaul of Lebanon’s political system, with grievances ranging from austerity measures to poor infrastructure.
Lebanon’s political system was set up to balance power between the country’s religious sects, including Christians, Sunni Muslims, Shiite Muslims and Druze.
late Saturday, Samir Geagea, head of the Christian Lebanese Forces party, announced his ministers were quitting the government.
“We are now convinced that the government is unable to take the necessary steps to save the situation,” said Geagea.