29.01.2026 22:45
In the capital of Lebanon, Beirut, retired soldiers attempted to enter the Parliament building, demanding salary improvements during the 2026 general budget discussions.
Retired soldiers demanding improvements to their salaries tried to enter the Parliament building during the session discussing the 2026 general budget in Beirut, the capital of Lebanon.
RETIRED SOLDIERS TRIED TO ENTER THE PARLIAMENT BUILDING
Retired soldiers gathered around the Parliament building have been protesting for 3 days against the lack of salary increases in the 2026 budget.
SECURITY FORCES DID NOT ALLOW
The demonstrators attempted to enter the building by advancing to the courtyard of the parliament during the evening when the general budget was being discussed. Security forces, which increased their measures around the Parliament, did not allow the retired soldiers to enter the Parliament building. Discussions on the general budget for the year 2026 have been ongoing in the Lebanese Parliament for 3 days.