Berri halts live broadcast amid parliament salary dispute

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29-01-2026 | 12:00
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Berri halts live broadcast amid parliament salary dispute

A heated debate erupted between Lebanon’s finance minister and members of parliament over proposed increases to public sector salaries.

The dispute spilled into the streets, with military retirees leading demonstrations outside parliament. Earlier, Speaker Nabih Berri ordered an immediate halt to the live broadcast of the parliamentary session discussing the 2026 budget after the heated clash.

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