Anti government protests in Lebanon PM submits resignation

LEBANON: Lebanese soldiers arrive to open roads from after anti-government protesters structures outside the capital Beirut in Jal el-Died on October 30, 2019. – Lebanon’s prime minister submitted his government’s resignation yesterday, bowing to nearly two weeks of unprecedented nationwide protests against corruption and sectarianism.

Saad Hariri’s somber televised address was met by cheers from crowds of protesters who have remained mobilized since October 17, crippling the country to press their demands. (Photo by ANWAR AMRO / AFP)