Lebanon army appeals for aid as economic crisis leaves soldiers hungry

Lebanon army appeals for aid as economic crisis leaves soldiers hungry

Garret Ebert

About Lebanon army appeals for aid as economic crisis leaves soldiers hungry

The Lebanese pound has lost 90% of its value since 2019, wiping out soldiers' salaries and the army's budget. A donor conference hosted by France is not being asked for funds but rather food, fuel, medicine and spare parts. The army is one of the few institutions seen as a unifying and stabilising force in the deeply divided country.

Publisher
Garret Ebert
Category
news
Language
en
Explicit
No
First episode
17 Jun 2021
Latest episode
17 Jun 2021

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