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Lebanon's central bank governor defends his role amid crisis

by Associated Press
| April 29, 2020 5:03 AM

BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon’s central bank governor defended himself Wednesday against scathing criticism by the government, claiming there is a “systematic campaign” meant to hold him responsible for the country’s recent financial crisis and the collapse of the national currency.

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