DECEMBER 19Parliamentary consultations take place. Mr. Hassan Diab is nominated to form a government, backed by the Amal movement, Hezbollah, the Free Patriotic Movement, the Marada and others. DECEMBER 20-31Heavy protests take place, protesting the nomination of Hassan Diab as Prime Minister. JANUARY 14Lebanese Protests resume after weeks of calm. Banks are heavily targeted as the focus of popular anger centers around the Lebanese banking sector. Roads are closed by protestors all around Lebanon. JANUARY 16Contrary to cabinet leaks circulating in the news, the formation of the government does not take place, without any explanation. JANUARY 18Clashes occur between protestors and the police, resulting in 400 wounded and 34 arrested. Protestors were dispersed by the police, the latter using teargas, water cannons, batons and rubber bullets, in violation of international conventions. JANUARY 21A new cabinet is formed. The government, essentially backed by the March 8 coalition and its allies, is
