Lebanon army deployed to enforce public lockdown
The government is already grappling with a financial crisis and now it is being criticised for its handling of the coronavirus pandemic as well.
23 Mar 2020
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The government is already grappling with a financial crisis and now it is being criticised for its handling of the coronavirus pandemic as well.