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Lebanese army uses tear gas against retired soldiers protesting against pension cuts

  • About 2,000 former military personnel attempted to prevent the Cabinet from meeting to approve a new budget law that affects their pensions
  • Meanwhile, the Cabinet appointed Gen. Hassan Awde as the army’s new chief of staff, promoting him to the rank of major general
By NAJIA HOUSSARI ·

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