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As Beirut rebuilds, trust in government is low

As Beirut rebuilds, trust in government is low

08/23/2020

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As Beirut rebuilds, trust in government is low

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As Beirut rebuilds, trust in government is low

The explosion at the Port of Beirut on August 4th has resulted in deep human suffering and massive destruction to the Lebanese capital. But local volunteers asking for direct aid say it has also revealed a deeper and more devastating problem for the country—widespread and systemic corruption. Special Correspondent Leila Molana-Allen reports.

08/23/2020

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