Thursday, May 08, 2008

Beirut Airport - Tutup (Closed) !


Jack is a little confused as to why his Dad is saying that the airport is closed - surely you have the key he asked! Well, I wish it were that simple.

Myself and a colleague are awaiting the latest news on opportunities to leave Beirut after two days of a general strike and no access to the airport. There are TV announcements being made as I write so we're hopeful that we will know the state of play after these have finished - either we really have to worry or the strike and violence will be called off.

All eyes on the TV - the chap from Hezbollah has been speaking already for 20 minutes but the team here are saying that's just an introduction. Will update you all once things change !

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