Protest in Beirut against capital control law

Hundreds of Lebanese citizens gathered on Monday and Tuesday outside parliament in Beirut Central District in a protest against the capital control law.

The protest coincides with the parliamentary sitting to discuss approving the law. The protesters held signs condemning the political, financial, and banking groups.

Protesters included members of liberal professions and syndicates as well as depositors. The capital control law aims to implement temporary special controls on bank transfers and withdrawals restricting bank transactions of individuals and companies.