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Graffiti near the site of the massive explosion in 2020 at Beirut's port. Reuters
Graffiti near the site of the massive explosion in 2020 at Beirut's port. Reuters
Civil groups file request for EU and US sanctions on corrupt Lebanese leaders
This is the first time civil society has turned to the EU framework for targeted sanctions