Lebanese army troops bolstered their presence, Saturday, October 19, as nationwide protests over the country's worsening economic crisis continued.
Thousands of demonstrators poured into Lebanon's streets on Saturday for a third day of anti-government protests, directing growing anger at a political elite they blame for driving the country to the economic brink.
From the south to the east and north, protesters blocked roads, burned tires and marched through the streets to keep the momentum going despite gunmen loyal to Shi'ite Muslim Amal movement appearing with heavy guns to scare them away.
In central Beirut, the mood was fiery and festive with protesters of all ages waving flags and chanting for revolution outside upmarket retailers and banks that had their storefronts smashed in by some rogue rioters the night before.
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