About 30 protesters from Lebanon’s “You Stink!” movement have stormed the Ministry of Environment in Beirut and started a sit-in, refusing to move until the minister resigns. The activists said on Tuesday that they will “occupy the ministry until [Minister Mohammad] Machnouk steps down”.
They lined themselves along the hallways of the ministry, sitting on the floor, chanting for the minister to step down, and singing the national anthem. Aljazeera has more:
Security forces have since cordoned off the area, blocking access to journalists. In addition to those inside, about 20 protesters gathered outside the ministry’s building. According to one protester affiliated with the You Stink! campaign, there are more “surprises” to be expected.
Lebanon has faced increasing protests over the past few weeks over the ongoing rubbish standoff, which saw tonnes of rubbish piled up on the streets for over a month as the government struggles to find a solution to the problem.
Tens of thousands of protesters have taken to the streets to protest the failure to solve the rubbish crisis, as well as what they call the government’s failure to providing basic services such as electricity and water, and ongoing political corruption.
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