Lebanon- Economic Deterioration, Pervasive Poverty and Unemployment in Lebanon

Beirut- Lebanon 03.10.2020

Experts emphasized the deterioration of the living situation in Lebanon, the Pervasive poverty, and unemployment in light of the price rise. They held Hezbollah responsible for the grim conditions of the people and Lebanon due to its influence over the Lebanese banking market, in addition to its strong activity on the black market by smuggling stolen cars, wheat, fuel, and other stuff. At the same time, citizens complained about the price rise and the interruption of medicines. They also indicated that the poor will not tolerate this situation, and the country will witness a popular explosion due to these circumstances.