In 2019, a proposed tax on WhatsApp ignited a massive nationwide revolution in Lebanon
A government proposal to tax internet voice calls triggered the 17 October Revolution in Lebanon, turning a minor digital levy into a massive movement for systemic political and economic reform.
In late 2019, the Lebanese government announced a daily six-dollar fee for using WhatsApp and other VoIP services. This sparked immediate and widespread protests that quickly evolved into a nationwide revolution against corruption and economic mismanagement.
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