Dozens of Lebanese protesters tried to storm the Ministry of Energy on Tuesday, angered by prolonged power cuts as the country grapples with a crippling economic crisis.
Security forces pushed back against the angry protesters, chasing away some who breached the ministry perimeter. Scuffles ensued as protesters pushed the metal barricade and said they plan to set up a sit-in at the ministry.
"We came today and we will stay," said an unnamed protester who read a statement to the media, adding that they will liberate the ministry "from corruption ... and the management that plunged this country into darkness."