BEIRUT – One of Lebanon’s top politicians warned that the entire country could sink like the Titanic unless a new government is formed.
“The whole country is in danger, the whole country is the Titanic,” Speaker of Parliament Nabih Berri said. “If the ship sinks, there’ll be no-one left.”
Lebanon has been without a government for more than seven months.
The previous administration resigned in the wake of the devastating explosion at Beirut’s port.
The disaster compounded an economic crisis that left half the population living in poverty and prompted mass protests.
Berri issued his stark warning on Monday as he opened a parliamentary session called to approve an emergency loan of $200m to keep Lebanon’s lights on for at least two months.(BBC)
