Lebanon’s parliament to debate new budget amid protests
New Lebanon government set to ratify financial plan hoped to salvage economy in tailspin.
Lebanon’s new government is due to vote on a long-awaited budget amid a deep financial crisis.
Anti-government protesters have been demanding a solution to the economic problems since October.
They blame rampant corruption and say economic and social reforms are necessary.
Global News Insight’s Sara Khairat reports from Beirut, Lebanon.
Published On 27 Jan 2020
