In pictures: Beirut opposition rally

Tens of thousands of people gathered in central Beirut to demand the government step down.

The rally attracted many opposition supporters, including those who back the Hezbollah movement. Its leader, Hassan Nasrallah, has called the government "incapable".

Despite Sheikh Nasrallah's assurance that the protest would be peaceful, hundreds of troops were deployed.

The government has been weakened by a recent assassination and by the exit of several pro-Syrian ministers.

Sheikh Nasrallah's standing has risen in Lebanon after Hezbollah militants fought Israeli forces over the summer.

Demonstrators at the rally said the government lacked legitimacy. They want their parties to have the right to veto cabinet decisions.

Hezbollah's leader has said the protests should continue until his group's demands are met.

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