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Lebanon: one year after Beirut explosion, failing state struggles amid poverty and sectarianism

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For many Lebanese, there is no merit in going back to a failed system unable to provide basic services, jobs and human rights. The status quo cannot hold.

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Beirut explosion: the disaster was exceptional but events leading up to it were not – researchers

By Scott Edwards ampChristian Bueger

Economy & Industry

Part of preventing disasters such as what has happened in Beirut will mean strengthening port management and addressing crimes such as smuggling and corruption.