The General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces stressed on Saturday that freedom of expression is one of the human’s basic rights and principles that are stipulated in many international treaties and in the Lebanese constitution. The directorate reiterated in a statement its respect for the right to protest which expresses the progress and development of a democratic country. As well, Internal Security Forces said that they are not biased towards any party and are not the opponents of the Lebanese people. However, they warned that in case of any riots, they are compelled to preserve security in accordance with the Lebanese law. Earlier this week, You Stink activists have called for another demonstration that will be held today (Saturday) at 6 p.m in Downtown Beirut. Lebanon has been grappling with a waste crisis following the July 17 closure of the Naameh landfill. The cabinet pledged last year that the said landfill would be shut down and an alternative site would be found, however failed to live up to its promises. The piles of garbage rotting in the summer heat triggered nationwide outrage and serious health warnings. To get rid of waste, frustrated residents set fire to dumpsters and trash containers, further polluting the hot and humid air. The mess is a stark reminder of the cabinet crisis afflicting Lebanon, where politicians divided by local and regional crises have even failed to agree on where to dump the capital city's rubbish