🇱🇧 Lebanon’s President Vows to End Decades of Neglect in Tripoli During Historic Visit
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun visited Tripoli on October 24, 2026, declaring that it was time to end the neglect experienced by the northern city for decades. The visit marked the first official visit to Tripoli by a Lebanese president in nearly 15 years.
Speaking during his tour, Aoun said the state must stand alongside the city’s residents by improving access to public services, protecting human dignity and placing citizens’ interests above political considerations.
“Tripoli has suffered greatly from neglect, and it is time to put an end to it,” Aoun said, according to L’Orient Today. He…
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