Macron to Stand by Lebanese After ‘Betrayal’ by Politicians

  • Macron says he is ‘ashamed’ of Lebanon’s political leaders
  • French president to review political situation in 4-6 weeks
Emmanuel Macron speaks during a press conference in Paris, France, on Sept. 27.Photographer: Lewis Joly/AFP via Getty Images
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President Emmanuel Macron said France wouldn’t abandon the Lebanese people after what he branded a “collective betrayal” by the country’s politicians in failing to form a new government to carry out reforms.

Macron said Lebanon had lost a month during which it could have received international aid as the country faces a deep economic crisis and struggles to recover from a devastating explosion at its main port in Beirut in August.