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Protests in Lebanon have been attributed to discontent with the government, the latest complaint being reportedly, proposed taxation hikes; but current reports tell of ruined infrastructure, believed to be the result of war.
After the first world war, Lebanon became the subject of a league of nations mandate. During this time Beirut, according to legislation became the capital city and a banking haven, especially for the Persian Gulf oil boom. Civil unrest in Lebanon has been due to a conflict between east and west factions.
A 1982 war with Israel is reported to have begun after Israel’s ambassador to the UK was assassinated. During the war, French and US barracks were attacked by suicide bombers killing 307 people, mainly soldiers.
A lot of building was required after the war and Solidere, a said to be privately owned company was founded during the practical non-existence of a functioning government, as described, in order to reconstruct damaged and demolished infrastructure. Policies were the subject of criticism, a major controversey being the expropriation of land.
Wars with Israel have resulted in severely damaged infrastructure. Fatalities unknown. The current financial crisis in Lebanon has resulted in a meeting with the world bank. The world bank claims to be partnering with countries to end extreme poverty. They deal in loans and the rebuilding of infrastructure but are also involved in corporate procurement of land amongst many legislative procedures.