2 September 2015 (Middle East Eye)*– Protests in Lebanon that were initially launched as a demonstration against the country’s rubbish crisis have captured attention for another reason: in a rare show, protesters out on the streets are chanting their demands outside of what many would argue to be the confines of social-sectarian groups and political parties.
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Lebanese people gather at the Martyrs’ Square during a rally to protest the ongoing rubbish crisis (AA) | Source: Middle East Eye
On 17 July, the government’s contract with the cleaning company Sukleen expired, resulting in the suspension of rubbish collecting services.
Rubbish piled up in the streets, with the hot summer sun contributing to a nauseating smell and repellent heaps obstructing the roads and intersections.
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