The civil movement which started in Lebanese capital Beirut on August 22 has turned into a political struggle, Shahan Kandaharian, editor-in-chief of Beirut-based Armenian Azdak newspaper told Armenian News – NEWS.am.

According to him, the demonstrators are demanding the resignation of the government, the Interior Minister and parliament MPs. “The situation in the capital is tense. It’s unusual that the young men from different communities have united and are struggling together. The ‘Rubbish protest’ has turned into a political movement,” Kandaharian said.

Protest was scheduled for August 24, but it was suspended, he said. According to Kandaharian, the answers to many questions will be given the coming Thursday.

“The Government will hold a session Thursday. The PM threatened this would be the last session. Even if the PM decides to resign, who must he submit his resignation to? It is already two years Lebanon has had no president. Under the Constitution, the PM can submit his resignation only to the president, So, there’s uncertainty here as well,” Kandaharian said.

During a 5,000 rally held on August 22 in Beirut, clashes began between the protestors and the police. Consequently, over 35 protestors and 15 police officers were injured.