Lebanon
Lebanon will struggle to agree with the IMF
The World Bank has strongly criticised the political elite for ‘deliberately’ orchestrating the economic crisis
LebanonSunni-Shia tensions are set to rise in Lebanon
The leading Sunni politician has withdrawn from polls, as Gulf allies push for new constraints on Shia party Hezbollah
LebanonLebanon’s budget deficit will be higher than planned
The Finance Ministry released the 2022 draft budget today as the central bank continued to support the pound
LebanonLebanon’s cabinet resumption could be short-lived
Hezbollah and Amal agree to allow the resumption of cabinet meetings after a three-month hiatus
LebanonCrisis will further weaken Lebanon’s legal system
Politically motivated misuse of the legal system is further sapping judges’ independence and undermining governance
LebanonWorsening electricity woes risk more Lebanon protests
Lebanese protesters attacked a sub-station, causing a nationwide electricity blackout
LebanonCentral bank blockages will hamper Lebanon’s IMF deal
Central Bank staff refuse to hand over personal information to international auditors
LebanonLebanon faces yet another political-economic crisis
The premier has announced plans to call a cabinet meeting, despite worsening sectarian acrimony
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