They had already lost their jobs — as domestic workers, or in supermarkets or restaurants — but now their home too is at risk. Thousands of foreign workers were already stranded in Lebanon, after months of dollar shortages and then the coronavirus pandemic. Then came the blast in Beirut’s port that killed more than 181 people, wounded thousands and devastated swathes of the city. How will I eat?”Some foreign workers also say they feel sidelined by aid efforts. Many foreign workers have reached breaking point.

Source: Ethiopian News August 24, 2020 05:26 UTC