The Lebanese Debate reported on a significant demonstration by retired soldiers, the National Salvation Movement, and the Depositors’ Association in protest against the high cost of living and the worsened economic and social situation. The protest happened during and after a meeting between the retired soldiers and caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati to negotiate their demands. They are planning a larger demonstration next week.
Retired Brigadier General George Nader stated that their movement would depend on the cabinet meeting scheduled on Monday. If the government changes the date, their movement will follow suit. Their actions will be linked to the government session, and if there are no new developments, they will escalate their protest.
Nader said that what happened yesterday was not considered an escalation, and the nature of their next move would depend on the time and decisions of the Council of Ministers. He added that they have been waiting for three years, and they have no problem with being patient for another three days.
Significant and significant was the demonstration of the retired soldiers, the National Salvation Movement, and the Depositors’ Association, in protest against the high cost of living and the deterioration of the economic and social situation, yesterday, Wednesday, which took place during and after a meeting of a delegation of retired soldiers with the caretaker prime minister, Najib Mikati, in order to negotiate a number of demands, waving a larger move. next week.
In this context, retired Brigadier General George Nader indicated that “the movements of the retired soldiers next week depend on the cabinet meeting, which is supposed to be held on Monday.”
In an interview with the “Lebanon Debate”, Nader said: “If my timekeeper changes the date of the government session, we will not go to watch. There must be a session in order for us to move, and if the date is changed, we will change the date for our movement.”
He added, “Our move will be associated with the government session at any time it is held, and if we know that there will be no introduction of anything new, there will be an escalation.”
Nader continued, “What happened yesterday is not considered an escalation, and the nature of our next move depends on the time and decisions of the Council of Ministers.”
And he added, “Let President Mikati wait, we have been waiting for three years, and we have no problem with being patient for another 3 days.”
The protests in Lebanon continue as the economic and social situation in the country worsens. The demonstration led by retired soldiers, the National Salvation Movement, and the Depositors’ Association serves as a call for action from the government. Retired Brigadier General George Nader has stated that their next move will be dependent on the upcoming government session, and if there is no introduction of anything new, there will be an escalation. It is clear that the people of Lebanon are demanding change, and it is up to the government to provide it. We hope for a peaceful resolution and a brighter future for the people of Lebanon.