Image Credits: The New Arab

Beirut, Oct 17 (AFP/APP): Lebanon marks the first anniversary on Saturday of a non-sectarian protest movement that has rocked the political elite but has yet to achieve its goal of sweeping reform.

A whirlwind of hope and despair has gripped the country in the year since protests began with an economic crisis and a devastating August 4 port explosion pushing Lebanon deeper into decay.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

You May Also Like

Asif Zardari: State does not have right or authority to pardon killers

Concerned about the non-implementation of the National Action Plan (NAP), PPP Co-Chairman…

Emma Watson voices solidarity with Palestine

Emma Watson, best known for her role as Hermione Granger in the…

More Than 50 million Have Voted Early in US Election: Monitor

Washington, Oct 23 (AFP/APP): More than 50 million Americans have voted early…

At least 322 children killed in Gaza following breakdown of ceasefire

At least 322 children have been killed and 609 injured since Israel…