The Lebanese army units managed on Monday to open a number of roads blocked by some bandits in several towns and cities.
On the twelfth day of the popular protests which started in a peaceful way, clashes and scuffles between citizens and some protesters have erupted as the latter started to forcibly cut main roads and set up checkpoints, with some asking for money in order to let people pass.
Many officials have warned that medical stuff and basic goods began to diminish across the Lebanese markets.
Al-Manar correspondent reported that many scuffles and quarrels took place between a number of drivers and the bandits who insisted on cutting off the roads despite their urge need to pass.
In Khalde, some bandits began to smash car windows of people trying to pass through, and forcing them to back off.
In Bekaa, a number of bandits blocked the road and prevented people from passing, forcing some citizens to beg them to allow them to pass.
On the road to Dahr al-Baydar, specifically at the Falouga checkpoint, Al-Manar correspondent said bandits were requesting IDs from citizens, while some parents, along with their children, tried to cross the road on foot to pass through the checkpoint.
It is worth noting that the demonstrations in Lebanon which started on October 17 aimed at protesting against the deterioration of the socioeconomic situation in Lebanon; however later on, they were exploited by certain forces and parties for political ends.
Source: Al-Manar English Website
