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Lebanon goes dark

Lebanon goes dark

Why the country lost power over the weekend.

Recode Daily

October 14, 202112m 55s

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Show Notes

The Lebanese government has neglected its electric grid for decades. The whole country lost power last weekend, leaving many without access to water, internet access, or critical medical services. The Washington Post’s Nader Durgham (@NaderDurgham) shares his experience from Beirut.

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