They also allocated 100 billion Lebanese pounds ($1.2 million) in accommodation allowance for the occupants of buildings recommended for evacuation by inspection committees. In addition, ministers approved a $50 million loan, with an interest rate of 4 percent, for the payment of debts owed to international organizations. Many other official and military posts will become vacant in the coming weeks and months, including the office of governor of the country’s central bank in July. The current governor, Riad Salameh, who is facing money laundering and corruption charges, has said he will not seek another term. Security and judicial investigations were launched immediately.”Also on Monday, service resumed at Lebanese banks after a strike lasting for more than two weeks.

Source: Libya Today February 27, 2023 21:04 UTC