Local Lebanese Americans hold signs showing solidarity with protestors in Lebanon during a rally Oct. 20 outside Henry Ford Centennial Library, 16301 Michigan Ave. In Lebanon, protests began on Oct. 17 after new taxes were announced on Internet-based calls made on messaging services such as WhatsApp. Protests were sparked from Beirut to Tripoli and Tyre also calling for an end to alleged government corruption, economic decline and demanding Prime Minister Saad Hariri’s resignation.
Local Lebanese Americans participate in the traditional dabke dance while showing solidarity with protestors in Lebanon during a rally Oct. 20 outside Henry Ford Centennial Library, 16301 Michigan Ave. In Lebanon, protests began on Oct. 17 after new taxes were announced on Internet-based calls made on messaging services such as WhatsApp. Protests were sparked from Beirut to Tripoli and Tyre also calling for an end to alleged government corruption, economic decline and demanding Prime Minister Saad Hariri’s resignation.
Local Lebanese Americans hold the Lebanon flag showing solidarity with protestors in Lebanon during a rally Oct. 20 outside Henry Ford Centennial Library, 16301 Michigan Ave. In Lebanon, protests began on Oct. 17 after new taxes were announced on Internet-based calls made on messaging services such as WhatsApp. Protests were sparked from Beirut to Tripoli and Tyre also calling for an end to alleged government corruption, economic decline and demanding Prime Minister Saad Hariri’s resignation.