This week, major demonstrations occurred around Lebanon in protest against a proposed new sales tax that will disproportionately affect workers and their families who are already enduring low salaries. In one demonstration, the Prime Minister Saad Hariri had to abandon his car when it was surrounded by protesters angry at the corruption and tax evasion that the government is not tackling. The tensions underlying these protests are similar to the ‘You Stink’ demonstrations that highlighted the government’s inability to solve social issues and provide for its population. Support protests were also held for 14 ‘You Stink’ activists who are facing trial.
This week, major demonstrations occurred around Lebanon in protest against a proposed new sales tax that will disproportionately affect workers and their families who are already enduring low salaries. In one demonstration, the Prime Minister Saad Hariri had to abandon his car when it was surrounded by protesters angry at the corruption and tax evasion that the government is not tackling. The tensions underlying these protests are similar to the ‘You Stink’ demonstrations that highlighted the government’s inability to solve social issues and provide for its population. Support protests were also held for 14 ‘You Stink’ activists who are facing trial.
