Lebanon on edge: As crisis deepens, where to from here?
Автор: FRANCE 24 English
Загружено: 2021-03-10
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Lebanon has seen thevalue of its currency plunge 85% in the space of less than two years. Experts say the Lebanese financial meltdown could pose the biggest threat to stability since the 15-year civil war, which came to an end in 1990. More than half the population is now living below the poverty line wages have been slashed, prices are soaring, and adding to the despair: there seems to be no government plan in sight.
There have been growing signs of unrest in recent days: protesters have been setting up roadblocks and burning tyres. With the economic collapse reported robberies are up 57% with people trying to steal food, baby formula or medicine an uptick in car-jackings the murder rate has jumped 91% in the space of a year.
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