ISG Urges Lebanon to Form Govt. that Implements ‘Meaningful Reforms’

ISG Urges Lebanon to Form Govt. that Implements ‘Meaningful Reforms’

The International Support Group for Lebanon (ISG) met on August 3, on the eve of the anniversary of the tragic explosions at the port of Beirut on 4 August 2020.

All members expressed their solidarity with the families of the victims, and with those whose lives and livelihoods have been affected.

The ISG urged authorities to “swiftly complete the investigation into the port explosions, so that the truth may be known and justice rendered,” a statement said.

The Group added that it has observed with deep concern “the accelerating economic deterioration that has severely affected all segments of Lebanese society, its institutions and services,” calling on authorities to “urgently take every possible step to improve the living conditions of the people of Lebanon.”

The members also welcomed the upcoming conference co-chaired by France and the United Nations to address the humanitarian needs of Lebanon’s most vulnerable people.

Noting that one year has now passed without a government, the ISG called on Lebanese leaders to “support without delay the formation of an empowered new government that implements meaningful reforms.”

“The Group also recalled the importance of “holding elections on time in order to safeguard a democratic Lebanon and to restore the trust and hope of its people.”

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