World leaders, including President Trump, attended a virtual donor summit Sunday for recovery efforts after last week’s blast. The event was co-hosted by the U.N. and French President Emmanuel Macron.
Donors pledge $398.7M in aid after Beirut blast but Lebanon corruption concerns persist
The rebuilding needs of Lebanon are immense, but so is the question of how to ensure the hundreds of millions of dollars promised in international aid are not diverted in a country notorious for …
Beirut explosion: Donors pledge aid for Lebanon but want reform
International donors have pledged a quarter of a billion euros in aid for Lebanon five days after the explosion which devastated a swathe of Beirut. But an online donor summit arranged by France …
The Times’ view on how Beirut should respond after the port explosion: Rebuilding Lebanon
Lebanon is in freefall. Across Beirut anger at the corruption, incompetence and criminal negligence of the political elite has led to rioting, attacks on the foreign ministry, desperation and calls …
French President Calls to Protect Lebanon From Chaos, as Countries Pledge Nearly $300M in Aid Following Explosion
France and the United Nations hosted an international summit dedicated to determining a relief plan for Lebanon on Sunday.
IMF willing to redouble Lebanon efforts, subject to reform commitment
The International Monetary Fund said on Sunday it was willing to redouble efforts to help Lebanon after the devastating blast that hit Beirut, but said all of the country’s institutions needed to show …
Renewed Lebanon Protests As Pressure Mounts On Government
Protesters say the disaster could not have happened without the corruption and incompetence that have come to define Lebanon’s ruling class.
Future of Lebanon and entire region at stake, warns Macron
Opening an international videoconference to co-ordinate aid in the aftermath of the ammonium nitrate blast at the port of Beirut, Mr Macron said: “Right now, it is certainly the future of Lebanon and …
Factbox: International donors promise relief for Lebanon after blast
World leaders pledged emergency relief on Sunday to help Lebanon after last week’s massive blast destroyed swathes of Beirut and piled more pressure on the country’s debt-laden economy.
World donors demand change before money to rebuild Beirut
World leaders and international organizations say money to rebuild Lebanon’s shattered capital will come only with the same change demanded by mourning protesters in Beirut …