The Lebanese Central Bank has been a beacon of stability in Lebanon. After decades of civil war and repeated political crises made it one of the world's most indebted countries, Lebanon is drafting its most austere budget to secure billions of dollars in international aid. AFP
The Lebanese Central Bank has been a beacon of stability in Lebanon. After decades of civil war and repeated political crises made it one of the world's most indebted countries, Lebanon is drafting itShow more

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Lebanon's debt climbs to $86.2bn as government vies to push budget through

The government is looking to push through an austerity budget that cuts expenditures and allows it to access $11bn in pledges by donors

The National

May 20, 2019