February 26Lebanese citizens protest in Riad El Solh square against economic conditions and demand access to their bank deposits. January 17Lebanon initiates a total lockdown and curfew from January 14 to 25 as COVID-19 cases skyrocket afterthe end-of-year holidays. February 11Lebanese citizens and foreign ambassadors gather to mourn slain journalist Lokman Slim and denounce terror. February 18Families of the Beirut Port explosion victims protest against delays in the investigation and the recusal of the appointed judge. March 2Protesters across Lebanon block roads as the dollar exchange rate reaches LBP 10,000 on the black market. January 17The decision to extend the nationwide COVID-19lockdown to February 8 triggers protests in Tripoli andclashes with the army. February 14The Ministry of Public Health initiates the COVID-19 vaccination campaign with medical personnel first in line to get the vaccine. February 27Citizens gather at the Maronite Patriarchate in Bkerki to support calls for a UN-sponsored international
