According to a news report, 2,750 tons of ammonium nitrate, probably left over from the wars, was left unguarded resulting in a major explosion killing thought to be 150+ people in Beirut on Tuesday. Aid seems conditional although some aid is reportedly going through.
Lebanon’s econonomy was said to be in crisis, the Lebenese government seemingly scapegoats for a political situation. The financial crisis was said by a source to stem from damage to infrastructure occurring during the war years. Extensive building work required was believed to have been taken on by the u.n. Now logged as a Lebenese company.
Rebuilding work was criticised according to various sources, leading to it being left uncompleted. Poverty is reportedly a problem for many and a reason why some Lebenese may be opting for a complete change of government. A seemingly western influence has been calling for a new beurocracy of technocrats, perhaps now agreed to.
The thought to be relatively new system, in place elsewhere is believed to consist of computerised data, including instructions, seemingly anonymous, its authority unquestionable. According to an unrelated official source, data may be extended by political components, including the adding of deliberately misleading information. Leads to possibilities for discrimination. Critics of the system can be targets.
According to a former report, peaceful Lebenese who did not want to protest against the government were harassed by supporters of the new system when the stalls of demonstrators for a new Lebanese government were attacked and ruined.