Wandering the streets of Tripoli (Photo: Emily O'Dell)
Any security plan in Tripoli should be linked to a clear and swift development plan to tackle poverty and provide job opportunities for the new generation, because without development, the people of Tripoli would lose hope. I do not believe that the security solution would be sufficient in Tripoli, as development remains part of any solution. Development measures must be taken in Tripoli as soon as possible,
because things are getting worse in light of the major needs…
— Angelina Eichhorst, head of the EU delegation in Lebanon
