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Lebanese Revolution

Lebanon has a revolution once again. The Middle East is having revolutions back to back concerning their corrupt governments.

The people are protesting for a complete government reform. They are fighting for their current president to step down, including the rest of their government. The main reason for the revolution is for the decline in its' economy over the years with inflated taxes on apps and certain items. Students and the unemployed are the main ones being affected. This demographic is usually the base of revolutions in the Middle East.

Like Egypt's revolutions, Lebanon has its' different and conflicted demographics unite under the flag including people practicing Christianity, Islam, and Druze. The goal they all seek to acquire is a "tax-free rebel economy".


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