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thinkloop
on Aug 26, 2020
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New facts about the leadup to the Beirut explosion
I wonder why the crew had to remain onboard for 10 months. Were they being held for the debts? Could they not afford to fly out? They didn't have to
stay
in Lebanon if it was a question of visas or what-have-you.
xerosis
on Aug 26, 2020
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It happens fairly regularly, they typically have no money or visa to enter the country.
https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2019/dec/20/s...
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