A Lebanese soldier, left, helps a retired comrade who inhaled tear gas during a protest in Beirut to demand better pay. AP
A Lebanese soldier, left, helps a retired comrade who inhaled tear gas during a protest in Beirut to demand better pay. AP
Lebanese soldiers push back retired comrades trying to reach government buildings in Beirut during a protest to demand better pay. AP
Lebanese soldiers push back retired comrades trying to reach government buildings in Beirut during a protest to demand better pay. AP
A retired member of the Lebanese security forces returns a tear gas canister towards riot police during a protest in downtown Beirut. EPA
A retired member of the Lebanese security forces returns a tear gas canister towards riot police during a protest in downtown Beirut. EPA
A Lebanese soldier gives a gas mask to a retired comrade who inhaled tear gas during the protest. AP
A Lebanese soldier gives a gas mask to a retired comrade who inhaled tear gas during the protest. AP
A Lebanese soldier fires tear gas during a protest by retired members of Lebanon's security forces outside the government palace in Beirut. EPA
A Lebanese soldier fires tear gas during a protest by retired members of Lebanon's security forces outside the government palace in Beirut. EPA
Retired Lebanese security force members block an entrance of the government palace to prevent ministers from attending a cabinet meeting. EPA
Retired Lebanese security force members block an entrance of the government palace to prevent ministers from attending a cabinet meeting. EPA
Retired members of the Lebanese security forces clash with soldiers during the protest. EPA
Retired members of the Lebanese security forces clash with soldiers during the protest. EPA
Protesters burn tires during the protest. EPA
Protesters burn tires during the protest. EPA
Protesters and soldiers clash outside the government palace in downtown Beirut. EPA
Protesters and soldiers clash outside the government palace in downtown Beirut. EPA
Lebanese soldiers on guard during the protest by retired members of Lebanon's security forces. EPA
Lebanese soldiers on guard during the protest by retired members of Lebanon's security forces. EPA

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