A Victory for Lebanon's Protesters?

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Protesters in Lebanon have been celebrating the resignation of Prime Minister Saad al-Hariri and his government. Hariri announced that he was stepping down, following nearly two weeks of mass demonstrations. people took to the streets fuelled by anger over rising living costs and frustration with the country's sectarian form of government. But Hariri's departure is unlikely to bring calm to the country. The protesters are demanding more sweeping changes. Thousands stayed on the streets into the night at the main protest camp close to the Prime Minister's headquarters. They see Hariri's resignation as a victory, but also just the first step to change.



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