BEIRUT, Nov 13 (NNN-NNA) – A protest was held on Tuesday, in front of the French embassy in Beirut, against the visit of a senior French official to Lebanon.
Protesters said, they consider the visit of the French official as an intervention in Lebanon’s internal affairs.
Christophe Farnaud, head of North Africa and Middle East Department, at the French Foreign Ministry, arrived in Lebanon on Tuesday, to meet with Lebanese officials and protesters.
Some of the civil society groups refused the invitations to meet with Farnaud.
Lebanon has been witnessing nationwide demonstrations for 27 consecutive days, which led to the resignation of Prime Minister, Saad Hariri.
Civil society protesters vowed not to leave the streets, before concrete changes are seen in the Lebanese political system.– NNN-NNA
