Surrendering Weapons by Hezbollah Is Prerequisite for Resolving Lebanon’s Economic Crisis: Expert

Surrendering Weapons by Hezbollah Is Prerequisite for Resolving Lebanon’s Economic Crisis: Expert
An aerial view shows the massive damage done to Beirut port and surrounding area, one day after a large blast tore through the heart of the Lebanese capital with the force of an earthquake, killing more than 100 and injuring over 4000, on Aug. 5, 2020. -/AFP via Getty Images
Ella Kietlinska
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The devastation caused by the explosion at the port in Beirut Aug. 4 aggravated the already existing economic crisis and was a catalyst for Lebanese people to demand reforms.

Lebanese people see the incident is a symptom of larger problems in the country believing “leaders have been ignoring their responsibility to meet the needs of the people, and have resisted the kind of deep fundamental reforms that are needed—transparency and accountability,” State Under Secretary for Political Affairs David Hale said at a press briefing after his visit to Beirut.
Ella Kietlinska
Ella Kietlinska
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Ella Kietlinska is an Epoch Times reporter covering U.S. and world politics.
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