Aug 13 (IPS) – The catastrophic explosion in Beirut’s port is a manifestation of the Lebanese political elite’s predation and dysfunction. Among the country’s long-suffering citizens, shock is quickly yielding to fury. It may be the last chance for those in power to effect long-overdue structural reforms.
Read the full story, “The Beirut Blast: An Accident in Name Only”, on globalissues.org →
Aug 13 (IPS) – The catastrophic explosion in Beirut’s port is a manifestation of the Lebanese political elite’s predation and dysfunction. Among the country’s long-suffering citizens, shock is quickly yielding to fury. It may be the last chance for those in power to effect long-overdue structural reforms.Read the full story, “The Beirut Blast: An Accident in Name Only”, on globalissues.org →