Lebanon: Voters cling to hopes election can deliver change
By DW
15 May 2022 |
1:56 pm
Lebanon is electing a new parliament soon. Even though many people harbour hope for change, it won't be a walk in the park for the opposition. Traditional power structures remain deeply embedded.
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