Lebanon: Economic Crash Leaves Prisoners Forgotten With Little Medical Care
The economic crisis in Lebanon has affected prisoners severely. Prisoners in overcrowded jails are left without medical care, while relatives cannot afford to visit. Prisoners cannot get medical treatment unless they pay for it privately. Since late 2019, Lebanon has been suffering a severe economic crisis . The currency has lost 90 percent of its value. People are unable to buy basic goods like food or sanitary items. Power cuts are also common in the country because of fuel shortages. Reportedly, a massive currency depreciation affected prisoners as they got no access to medical care. It is hard for prisoners to pay privately for medical care as they do not have enough money due to the economic crisis. The economic crisis in Lebanon Reportedly, the country is in the third year of an economic meltdown. It began in 2019 when the financial system of Lebanon collapsed by corruption, mismanagement, and huge state debt. The Beirut port explosion also affected the country. The explosio...