Banks Targeted in Lebanon Riots

Banks Targeted in Lebanon Riots

At least a dozen Lebanese banks across the country were torched and vandalized during the second consecutive night of angry protests fuelled by frustration over the national currency’s unfettered depreciation.

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Riots in crisis-hit Lebanon reflect growing poverty, despair

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Banks targeted in Lebanon's 'night of the Molotov'

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E 4 months

Who'd have thought the revolution would start in Lebanon?

Joe

Joe 4 months

Banks are limiting withdrawals of people’s money in Lebanon and the currency is deflating in value. Good to keep in mind that while there are lots of benefits to having your money in a bank, it’s not really yours.

fish

fish 4 months

War.

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