BBC: Lebanon army appeals for aid as economic crisis leaves soldiers hungry
Lebanon's army is appealing to world powers for aid to help it survive the country's economic collapse, which has left soldiers "suffering and hungry".
The Lebanese pound has lost 90% of its value since 2019, wiping out soldiers' salaries and the army's budget.
A donor conference hosted by France is not being asked for funds but rather food, fuel, medicine and spare parts.
The army is one of the few institutions seen as a unifying and stabilising force in the deeply divided country.
It has a reputation for neutrality and enjoys broad support among all of the 18 recognised religious groups, as well as the many political factions.
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WNU Editor: Lebanon is another country that illustrates what a failed state looks like.
Help is on the way .... Donor Nations Line Up to Aid Bankrupt Lebanese Army (Naharnet). But Lebanon's problems are deep, and sending some money to the Army to pay wages is not going to change the overall crisis that is now gripping the country.
More News On The Collapse Of The Lebanese Army
World Powers Meet To Prop Up Lebanese Army -- Breaking Defense
Global powers promise to help Lebanon's crisis-hit army -- France 24
International powers promise to help Lebanon’s crisis-hit army -- Al Jazeera
Lebanese army calls for Arab, foreign aid as cash crisis deepens -- Arab News
