With Lebanon in deadlock, protesters form human chain

Demonstrators form a human chain during ongoing anti-government protests in Sidon, Lebanon October 27, 2019. REUTERS/Ali Hashisho

BEIRUT (Reuters) - Protesters formed a human chain across Lebanon on Sunday, pressing a historic wave of demonstrations against political leaders blamed for corruption and steering the country towards economic collapse.

With the crisis in its second week, there was no sign of moves by the government towards a compromise with protesters whose demands include its resignation.