Now the Lebanese economy is in a deep crisis. Its currency has devalued by a staggering 75 percent in the course of the last year. Now the country has been hit by crippling fuel shortages.

Lebanese Pound has devalued by 85% in the last year

The people of Lebanon are preparing for a tough winter as Lebanon faces financial ruin amid a lack of aid and leadership. Watch report.

Lebanon faces economic crisis amid COVID-19 pandemic

Even before the COVID-19 pandemic struck the Lebanese economy was in crisis. For the migrant workers who had moved to Lebanon in search of a better life, things have become worse. Watch report.

Lebanon migrant workers: 'Kafala system' leads to exploitation