Episode 94 - Sanctions, delays and no accountability
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Ben and Nizar are back to analyze the latest happenings as Lebanon's myriad crises continue to unfold, with the US sanctioning FPM leader Gebran Bassil, the central bank refusing to hand over documents to the forensic auditor, hospitals at breaking point amid financial and coronavirus crises, and investigations into the Beirut port explosion exposing a chronic lack of accountability. Music track: Zuhal by Elepheel, check out his other work @elepheel
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