Lebanon army appeals for aid as economic crisis leaves soldiers hungry
Lebanon's army is appealing to world powers for aid to help it survive the country's economic collapse, which has left soldiers "suffering and 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./ It has a reputation for neutrality and enjoys broad ...
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