24 Nov 2019; MEMO: On Friday the US secretary of state, Mike Pompeo, announced “we proudly stand by the Lebanese people in their peaceful demonstrations calling for a reform and an end to corruption”.
Pompeo’s statements were posted on the Facebook account of the US Embassy in Beirut.
“The United States is ready to work with a new Lebanese government that meets the needs of the Lebanese by building a stable, prosperous, independent and secure country,” he added.
Since 17 October, Lebanon has witnessed a growing popular movement calling for the departure of the ruling political elite, and the formation of a non-partisan government, especially after the resignation of Prime Minister Saad Al-Hariri.
