Lebanon’s new prime minister promised to form a government of experts within six weeks as protesters, who largely reject Hassan Diab’s premiership, have continued demonstrating in the streets into their 65th consecutive day.

Roadblocks appeared across Lebanon on Thursday night as protesters condemned the selection of Mr Diab, a Hizbollah-backed professor, saying he was part of the old political elite they are revolting against and will likely make the economic disaster worse.

“Just like the rest of them, he doesn’t represent us,” said Ahmed El Khoury. “We’re not going anywhere, even if political parties keep making things violent.”

Scuffles broke out between ex-PM Saad Hariri supporters and security forces throughout Thursday and Friday, contributing to a recent trend of sectarian violence disturbing peaceful protests.

Protesters fear that a Hizbollah-backed prime minister may lead to US sanctions on an economy already at breaking point.