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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Joe Middleton

Lebanese banks held up by customers again as financial crisis deepens

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A series of Lebanese banks were stormed by customers on Friday as the spiralling number of hold-ups continues amid the country’s financial crisis.

Since Wednesday, at least seven banks have been held up after most financial institutions prevented customers from withdrawing savings from their accounts, leaving people unable to pay for basic items.

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