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The headquarters of Électricité du Liban (EDL) in Beirut, facing the port, May 1, 2024. (Credit: Philippe Hage Boutros/L’Orient-Le Jour)
Add as preferred on Google Phone calls kept coming in throughout the day on Monday, to the point that senior officials at Lebanon’s state-owned power supplier, Électricité du Liban (EDL), had to recharge their phones. “Three times in a single day!” a source at EDL told our publication.The callers include senior government officials, ministry employees, local elected officials, and even representatives of Ogero, Lebanon’s state-owned telecommunications and internet operator. But they are all equally incredulous: “Did you really cut off the power?”Everyone turned to their personal contacts at EDL. Surely, that will sort things out? Not this time. Unlike in 2024. Meanwhile... Turkey agreement, $100 million for EDL and Ivory Coast air deal among measures approved by Parliament today They were all given the same answer by EDL employees: “Settle... You have reached your article limit.Stay informed as events unfold across a region in flux.Subscribe for $0.5/month for the first 3 months. Subscribe now Log in This article is only available to L’Orient Today subscribers. Subscribe now Log in Create a free account to continue reading this article. You’ll also receive The Morning Brief, our must-read daily digest of Middle East news. Opt out anytime Email Address Password Email Address Password I would like to receive special offers from L'Orient Today as well as selections of the best articles. Register By creating an account, you agree to the terms and conditions of use and our privacy policy. Register Or register with: Facebook
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