Thread by @HeshmatAlavi

#BREAKING
Oct 18 - Beirut, #Lebanon
Peaceful demonstration protesting poor economic conditions & government corruption near the Prime Minister's palace.
People are chanting for a revolution. Other cities are also witnessing such demonstrations.

#BREAKING
Oct 18 - Beirut, #Lebanon
Tension rising in the streets of the Lebanese capital as security forces resort to force against demonstrators.
60 reported injured.

#Lebanon
Scenes of protesters chanting, "People demand government overthrow!" being escorted by security forces.

My take:
Reports on Friday of security forces attacking demonstrators indicate #Iran's role, similar to Iraq where snipers targeted civilians.

Not my words, listen to this Lebanese protester:
"No one asked me to protest because taxes are increasing. They’re putting taxes on cigarettes, on WhatsApp and tomorrow they’ll put a counter on our asses to tax the shit coming out."

#BREAKING
-Demonstrators in central Beirut set fire to the streets
-Tensions escalate again between Lebanese protesters & security forces along Baabda Presidential Palace road
-Lebanese security forces use water cannons to disperse protesters & put out fires
#Lebanon

Oct 18 - Beirut, #Lebanon
Tens of thousands of peaceful demonstrators are in the streets for the second day protesting poor economic conditions and government corruption.
#LebanonProtests

#Lebanon
More scenes of people expressing their outrage over poor living conditions and government corruption, parallel to #Iran's meddling.
#LebanonProtests

Oct 18 - Beirut, #Lebanon
Protesters take to streets of during as security forces & police units fire tear gas to disperse the crowds.
Forces, in vehicles and on foot, rounded up a number of protesters.
#LebanonProtests