Lebanon has seen thevalue of its currency plunge 85% in the space of less than two years. Experts say the Lebanese financial meltdown could pose the biggest threat to stability since the 15-year civil war, which came to an end in 1990. More than half the population is now living below the poverty line  wages have been slashed,  prices are soaring, and adding to the despair: there seems to be no government plan in sight.

There have been growing signs of unrest in recent days: protesters have been setting up roadblocks and burning tyres. With the economic collapse  reported robberies are up 57%  with people trying to steal food, baby formula or medicine an uptick in car-jackings  the murder rate has jumped 91% in the space of a year.

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