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Protests erupt in Lebanon as hundreds march against proposed taxes on goods, including tobacco and WhatsApp calls. Four ministers resign, expressing dissatisfaction with the government's ability to address the country's issues. Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah pledges continued support for the government. The tax plan is eventually withdrawn, but the protests persist, demanding the government's downfall and resolution of the economic crisis.
Friday, 18 October, 2019