Whilst there were a few surprises during the Lebanese elections, including the victory of independent parliamentarians and the high turnout of expat voters, as the dust settles it is difficult to see any real change, writes Khalil Issa.
The boat tragedy symbolises the crisis in Lebanon. People are desperately fleeing amidst a financial collapse, and paying with their lives, whilst elites responsible for their suffering are set to be rewarded with re-election, writes Khalil Issa.