Lebanon's Aoun says economic conditions deterioratingProtesters said Aoun’s comments, including a warning that the revolt risked “catastrophe”, showed leaders were out of touch. Aoun also said a purely technocratic government, as demanded by many protesters, would not be able to govern Lebanon and so it should include politicians. Addressing protesters in his interview, he said, “If you continue in this way, you will strike Lebanon and your interests ... Commercial banks, seeking to avoid capital flight, have been imposing tight restrictions on financial transfers out of Lebanon and U.S. dollar withdrawals. The main road in Khalde, the scene of Tuesday’s shooting, was blocked with burning tyres lain by mourners.

Source: bd News24 November 13, 2019 14:16 UTC