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Ghassan Hasbani

Shaun Ley speaks to Lebanon's Deputy Prime Minister Ghassan Hasbani. Some leading political figures in Lebanon are now calling for the Syrian refugees to be sent home.

Shaun Ley speaks to Lebanon's Deputy Prime Minister Ghassan Hasbani. A quarter of the country's population are Syrian refugees which is putting Lebanon's infrastructure and resources under increasing strain. Some leading political figures in the country are now calling for the refugees to be sent home. But since some in the government have ruled out talking directly to President Assad, how can they be sure any returning refugees would be safe?

30 minutes

Last on

Mon 24 Jul 2017 19:30GMT

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Role Contributor
Presenter Shaun Ley
Interviewed Guest Ghassan Hasbani

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