4 Lebanese officials resign amid growing anti-corruption protests.
Reforming the country's wasteful electricity sector is key for potential investors and donors who consider it one of the biggest strains on the country's depleted finances.
A new cabinet would also likely see Iranian-backed Hezbollah and its allies more in control, a shift that would make it nearly impossible for international donors or Gulf Arab countries at odds with Iran to offer aid or investments. Charbel Antoun, a 17-year-old student added:"We want to stay in Lebanon to build our future but if these corrupt politicians stay here what future will be left for us?"
Without a foreign funding boost, Lebanon faces bleak economic prospects. Officials and economists also predict a currency devaluation or a debt default within months if it fails to sure up its finances.
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