BEIRUT (Sputnik) – The protesters said they would not leave the building until Environment Minister Mohammad Machnouk steps down.
Since August 22, Lebanon has seen a series of protests against the government, prompted by the country's trash crisis. Thousands of tons of garbage have been left uncollected in Beirut and beyond since the country’s largest landfill closed in July.
On Saturday, activists from the You Stink group gave the Lebanese authorities 72 hours to resolve the crisis in the country.
The activists are demanding new parliamentary elections and that the government take steps to fight corruption and solve the rubbish disposal problem. The group has called on the public to stage mass rallies across the country on Tuesday if the demands are not met.
