Even before explosions in Lebanon's capital tore a vicious streak of death and destruction through the city - the country was already grappling with a severe economic and political crisis.

Now the blasts, combined with the COVID-19 pandemic and political corruption, have created the perfect storm of devastation.

Investigative journalist and founder of the news site beirutreport.com Habib Battah joined Global's BC1 to talk more about the crisis Lebanon is going through.

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