The Lebanese army has voiced support for protesters' demands while calling on them to stop blocking streets as part of their demonstrations, The Daily Star reported Oct. 23. Meanwhile, Maronite Christian Patriarch Bechara Boutros al-Rahi also said he supports the protesters and that he approves of the first round of reforms to address their demands, but that a new Cabinet was necessary to implement the changes.

Lebanon: Army Voices Support for Protesters' Demands, Patriarch Welcomes First Round of Reforms

The Lebanese army has voiced support for protesters' demands, while calling on them to stop blocking streets as part of their demonstrations, The Daily Star reported Oct. 23. Meanwhile, Lebanon's Christian Maronite Patriarch Beshara Rai also said he supports the protesters and that he approved of the first round of reforms to address their demands, but that a new Cabinet was necessary to implement the changes.

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Lebanon: Army Voices Support for Protesters' Demands, Patriarch Welcomes First Round of Reforms

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