Thousands of Lebanese form human chain to support protests

Thousands of Lebanese formed a human chain yesterday along highways and coastal roads in a show of solidarity with anti-government protests. The protesters joined hands along a main bridge connecting central Beirut to the north and south on the 11th day of nationwide protests.

Ignited by anger



at proposed economic reforms, the protests rapidly escalated into calls for the overthrow of the political elites who have governed the country since the end of its 1975-1990 civil war. The rallies have paralysed the country already grappling with a severe fiscal crisis.