People in Lebanon have been revolting against the country's corrupt ruling class for 13 days but they're certainly not alone in their fight.
Since> historic protests in the country >started on Oct. 17, many who are part of the> Lebanese diaspora have been joining them in solidarity. Some are traveling back to their home country >to join demonstrations, others are organizing protests in their cities of residence across the globe.
Lack of employment opportunities and rampant poverty have driven millions of Lebanese nationals out of their country over the past few decades. This explains why expat protests have been huge, powerful, and vital for the revolution's momentum.
Lebanese solidarity protests have swept cities across the world.
From the U.S. to France, Britain, Germany, Italy, Australia, Ghana, Nigeria, Ireland, and several others, expats have been coming together to root for their homeland. Videos and images capturing their get-togethers are all over social media.
Here's a glimpse into a few of them: