Hunger, Desperation in Lebanon as Food Prices Rocket
Hunger, Desperation in Lebanon as Food Prices Rocket
Poverty and hunger are on the rise in Lebanon. The World Food Programme estimates food prices have increased by 628 percent in two years. Credit: Mona Alami /IPS
By Mona AlamiBeirut, Nov 18 2021 (IPS)
On the streets of Beirut, Hadi Hassoun begs for a few pounds to feed his five children. He has little hope of a job, especially now that the economic crisis in Lebanon has destroyed wealth.
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