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Protest in Lebanon over tax hike plan

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An anti-government protester makes victory signs in front a fire set to block a road during a demonstration in Beirut, Lebanon, Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019. (Photo by AP)

Scores of people are protesting in Beirut and other parts of Lebanon over the government's plans to impose new taxes amid a harsh economic crisis in the country.

Dozens of protesters on Thursday marched near the government headquarters and parliament building in central Beirut where large numbers of riot policemen were deployed.

The protesters chanted: "Revolution."

State-run National News Agency said the guard of an official opened fire at protesters as they tried to block the road where the convoy was passing in central Beirut Thursday.

There no word on casualties.

The government is discussing the 2020 budget and new taxes have been proposed, including on tobacco, gasoline and Voice over Internet Protocol such as WhatsApp, IMO and Facebook.

Protesters also closed roads in other parts of Lebanon.

(Source: AP)


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