In which country, proposed tax on calls via WhatsApp and other messaging services leads to massive protests?
Correct answer: B. Lebanon
- A. Cyprus
- B. Lebanon
- C. Israel
- D. None of these
Explanation
Lebanon's proposed levy on internet-based calls, including WhatsApp calls, triggered widespread protests in October 2019. The proposal was quickly withdrawn, but it became a symbol of public anger over taxation and economic mismanagement.
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