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Beirut downtown protests halt activities
In downtown Beirut, gatherings and tensions have erupted as a result of protests by retired military personnel and public sector employees demanding higher salaries and allowances, particularly a raise of the minimum wage to $1,200 to cope with the rising cost of living. The protesters blocked roads, set tires on fire, and waved banners calling for their rights. They participated in meetings with officials but insisted on remaining in the streets until their demands are met. The government expressed surprise at the protests, citing difficult economic and security circumstances. Meanwhile, military leaders confirmed their continued protests without escalation, though there are divisions among the protesters regarding whether to escalate further. Currently, the salaries of military personnel and retirees range between $300 and $400 per month. Experts emphasize the difficulty of increasing wages without comprehensive reforms to the tax system and boosting revenues, in order to avoid increasing inflation and destabilizing the exchange rate.
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