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The Windows Speak in Lebanon

Published April 7th, 2020 - 07:26 GMT

People look out of windows and balconies during confinement at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, in the historic part of Lebanon's southern coastal city of Sidon.

Lebanon's President called on international donors to provide financial assistance to the crisis-hit country as it grapples with a severe economic downturn compounded by the novel coronavirus pandemic.

Lebanon's novel coronavirus outbreak is the latest crisis to hit a country reeling from a severe economic crunch and mass anti-government protests, but the small country's response, so far, appears to be working.

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A Lebanese boy smiles as he looks out of a window during confinement at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, in the historic part of the southern coastal city of Sidon (Saida), on April 6, 2020. Lebanon's President called on international donors to provide financial assistance to the crisis-hit country as it grapples with a severe economic downturn compounded by the novel coronavirus pandemic. JOSEPH EID / AFP

A Lebanese boy smiles as he looks out of a window during confinement at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, in the historic part of the southern coastal city of Sidon (Saida), on April 6, 2020. Lebanon's President called on international donors to provide financial assistance to the crisis-hit country as it grapples with a severe economic downturn compounded by the novel coronavirus pandemic. JOSEPH EID / AFP

A Lebanese woman sits at her home's entrance during confinement due to the COVID-19 pandemic, in the historic part of the southern coastal city of Sidon (Saida), on April 6, 2020. Lebanon's President called on international donors to provide financial assistance to the crisis-hit country as it grapples with a severe economic downturn compounded by the novel coronavirus pandemic. JOSEPH EID / AFP

A Lebanese woman sits at her home's entrance during confinement due to the COVID-19 pandemic, in the historic part of the southern coastal city of Sidon (Saida), on April 6, 2020. Lebanon's President called on international donors to provide financial assistance to the crisis-hit country as it grapples with a severe economic downturn compounded by the novel coronavirus pandemic. JOSEPH EID / AFP

A Lebanese girl looks out of a window during confinement at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, in the historic part of the southern coastal city of Sidon (Saida), on April 6, 2020. Lebanon's President called on international donors to provide financial assistance to the crisis-hit country as it grapples with a severe economic downturn compounded by the novel coronavirus pandemic. JOSEPH EID / AFP

A Lebanese girl looks out of a window during confinement at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, in the historic part of the southern coastal city of Sidon (Saida), on April 6, 2020. Lebanon's President called on international donors to provide financial assistance to the crisis-hit country as it grapples with a severe economic downturn compounded by the novel coronavirus pandemic. JOSEPH EID / AFP

A Lebanese man waves in greeting from his window during confinement at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, in the historic part of the southern coastal city of Sidon (Saida), on April 6, 2020. Lebanon's President called on international donors to provide financial assistance to the crisis-hit country as it grapples with a severe economic downturn compounded by the novel coronavirus pandemic. JOSEPH EID / AFP

A Lebanese man waves in greeting from his window during confinement at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, in the historic part of the southern coastal city of Sidon (Saida), on April 6, 2020. Lebanon's President called on international donors to provide financial assistance to the crisis-hit country as it grapples with a severe economic downturn compounded by the novel coronavirus pandemic. JOSEPH EID / AFP

Lebanese women stand at their balcony during confinement at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, in the historic part of the southern coastal city of Sidon (Saida), on April 6, 2020. Lebanon's President called on international donors to provide financial assistance to the crisis-hit country as it grapples with a severe economic downturn compounded by the novel coronavirus pandemic. JOSEPH EID / AFP

Lebanese women stand at their balcony during confinement at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, in the historic part of the southern coastal city of Sidon (Saida), on April 6, 2020. Lebanon's President called on international donors to provide financial assistance to the crisis-hit country as it grapples with a severe economic downturn compounded by the novel coronavirus pandemic. JOSEPH EID / AFP

Lebanese women look out of a window during confinement at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, in the historic part of the southern coastal city of Sidon (Saida), on April 6, 2020. Lebanon's President called on international donors to provide financial assistance to the crisis-hit country as it grapples with a severe economic downturn compounded by the novel coronavirus pandemic. JOSEPH EID / AFP

Lebanese women look out of a window during confinement at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, in the historic part of the southern coastal city of Sidon (Saida), on April 6, 2020. Lebanon's President called on international donors to provide financial assistance to the crisis-hit country as it grapples with a severe economic downturn compounded by the novel coronavirus pandemic. JOSEPH EID / AFP

Lebanese youths sit at a barred window during confinement at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, in the historic part of the southern coastal city of Sidon (Saida), on April 6, 2020. Lebanon's President called on international donors to provide financial assistance to the crisis-hit country as it grapples with a severe economic downturn compounded by the novel coronavirus pandemic. JOSEPH EID / AFP

Lebanese youths sit at a barred window during confinement at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, in the historic part of the southern coastal city of Sidon (Saida), on April 6, 2020. Lebanon's President called on international donors to provide financial assistance to the crisis-hit country as it grapples with a severe economic downturn compounded by the novel coronavirus pandemic. JOSEPH EID / AFP

A Lebanese youth waves in greeting as he looks out of a window during confinement at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, in the historic part of the southern coastal city of Sidon (Saida), on April 6, 2020. Lebanon's President called on international donors to provide financial assistance to the crisis-hit country as it grapples with a severe economic downturn compounded by the novel coronavirus pandemic. JOSEPH EID / AFP

A Lebanese youth waves in greeting as he looks out of a window during confinement at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, in the historic part of the southern coastal city of Sidon (Saida), on April 6, 2020. Lebanon's President called on international donors to provide financial assistance to the crisis-hit country as it grapples with a severe economic downturn compounded by the novel coronavirus pandemic. JOSEPH EID / AFP

A Minnie Mouse stuffed toy dangles from a window as families are confined at home amid the COVID-19 pandemic crisis, in the historic part of the southern coastal city of Sidon (Saida), on April 6, 2020. Lebanon's President called on international donors to provide financial assistance to the crisis-hit country as it grapples with a severe economic downturn compounded by the novel coronavirus pandemic. JOSEPH EID / AFP

A Minnie Mouse stuffed toy dangles from a window as families are confined at home amid the COVID-19 pandemic crisis, in the historic part of the southern coastal city of Sidon (Saida), on April 6, 2020. Lebanon's President called on international donors to provide financial assistance to the crisis-hit country as it grapples with a severe economic downturn compounded by the novel coronavirus pandemic. JOSEPH EID / AFP

A Lebanese boy smiles as he looks out of a window during confinement at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, in the historic part of the southern coastal city of Sidon (Saida), on April 6, 2020. Lebanon's President called on international donors to provide financial assistance to the crisis-hit country as it grapples with a severe economic downturn compounded by the novel coronavirus pandemic. JOSEPH EID / AFP
A Lebanese woman sits at her home's entrance during confinement due to the COVID-19 pandemic, in the historic part of the southern coastal city of Sidon (Saida), on April 6, 2020. Lebanon's President called on international donors to provide financial assistance to the crisis-hit country as it grapples with a severe economic downturn compounded by the novel coronavirus pandemic. JOSEPH EID / AFP
A Lebanese girl looks out of a window during confinement at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, in the historic part of the southern coastal city of Sidon (Saida), on April 6, 2020. Lebanon's President called on international donors to provide financial assistance to the crisis-hit country as it grapples with a severe economic downturn compounded by the novel coronavirus pandemic. JOSEPH EID / AFP
A Lebanese man waves in greeting from his window during confinement at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, in the historic part of the southern coastal city of Sidon (Saida), on April 6, 2020. Lebanon's President called on international donors to provide financial assistance to the crisis-hit country as it grapples with a severe economic downturn compounded by the novel coronavirus pandemic. JOSEPH EID / AFP
Lebanese women stand at their balcony during confinement at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, in the historic part of the southern coastal city of Sidon (Saida), on April 6, 2020. Lebanon's President called on international donors to provide financial assistance to the crisis-hit country as it grapples with a severe economic downturn compounded by the novel coronavirus pandemic. JOSEPH EID / AFP
Lebanese women look out of a window during confinement at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, in the historic part of the southern coastal city of Sidon (Saida), on April 6, 2020. Lebanon's President called on international donors to provide financial assistance to the crisis-hit country as it grapples with a severe economic downturn compounded by the novel coronavirus pandemic. JOSEPH EID / AFP
Lebanese youths sit at a barred window during confinement at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, in the historic part of the southern coastal city of Sidon (Saida), on April 6, 2020. Lebanon's President called on international donors to provide financial assistance to the crisis-hit country as it grapples with a severe economic downturn compounded by the novel coronavirus pandemic. JOSEPH EID / AFP
A Lebanese youth waves in greeting as he looks out of a window during confinement at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, in the historic part of the southern coastal city of Sidon (Saida), on April 6, 2020. Lebanon's President called on international donors to provide financial assistance to the crisis-hit country as it grapples with a severe economic downturn compounded by the novel coronavirus pandemic. JOSEPH EID / AFP
A Minnie Mouse stuffed toy dangles from a window as families are confined at home amid the COVID-19 pandemic crisis, in the historic part of the southern coastal city of Sidon (Saida), on April 6, 2020. Lebanon's President called on international donors to provide financial assistance to the crisis-hit country as it grapples with a severe economic downturn compounded by the novel coronavirus pandemic. JOSEPH EID / AFP
A Lebanese boy smiles as he looks out of a window during confinement at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, in the historic part of the southern coastal city of Sidon (Saida), on April 6, 2020. Lebanon's President called on international donors to provide financial assistance to the crisis-hit country as it grapples with a severe economic downturn compounded by the novel coronavirus pandemic. JOSEPH EID / AFP
A Lebanese boy smiles as he looks out of a window during confinement at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, in the historic part of the southern coastal city of Sidon (Saida), on April 6, 2020. Lebanon's President called on international donors to provide financial assistance to the crisis-hit country as it grapples with a severe economic downturn compounded by the novel coronavirus pandemic. JOSEPH EID / AFP
A Lebanese woman sits at her home's entrance during confinement due to the COVID-19 pandemic, in the historic part of the southern coastal city of Sidon (Saida), on April 6, 2020. Lebanon's President called on international donors to provide financial assistance to the crisis-hit country as it grapples with a severe economic downturn compounded by the novel coronavirus pandemic. JOSEPH EID / AFP
A Lebanese woman sits at her home's entrance during confinement due to the COVID-19 pandemic, in the historic part of the southern coastal city of Sidon (Saida), on April 6, 2020. Lebanon's President called on international donors to provide financial assistance to the crisis-hit country as it grapples with a severe economic downturn compounded by the novel coronavirus pandemic. JOSEPH EID / AFP
A Lebanese girl looks out of a window during confinement at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, in the historic part of the southern coastal city of Sidon (Saida), on April 6, 2020. Lebanon's President called on international donors to provide financial assistance to the crisis-hit country as it grapples with a severe economic downturn compounded by the novel coronavirus pandemic. JOSEPH EID / AFP
A Lebanese girl looks out of a window during confinement at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, in the historic part of the southern coastal city of Sidon (Saida), on April 6, 2020. Lebanon's President called on international donors to provide financial assistance to the crisis-hit country as it grapples with a severe economic downturn compounded by the novel coronavirus pandemic. JOSEPH EID / AFP
A Lebanese man waves in greeting from his window during confinement at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, in the historic part of the southern coastal city of Sidon (Saida), on April 6, 2020. Lebanon's President called on international donors to provide financial assistance to the crisis-hit country as it grapples with a severe economic downturn compounded by the novel coronavirus pandemic. JOSEPH EID / AFP
A Lebanese man waves in greeting from his window during confinement at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, in the historic part of the southern coastal city of Sidon (Saida), on April 6, 2020. Lebanon's President called on international donors to provide financial assistance to the crisis-hit country as it grapples with a severe economic downturn compounded by the novel coronavirus pandemic. JOSEPH EID / AFP
Lebanese women stand at their balcony during confinement at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, in the historic part of the southern coastal city of Sidon (Saida), on April 6, 2020. Lebanon's President called on international donors to provide financial assistance to the crisis-hit country as it grapples with a severe economic downturn compounded by the novel coronavirus pandemic. JOSEPH EID / AFP
Lebanese women stand at their balcony during confinement at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, in the historic part of the southern coastal city of Sidon (Saida), on April 6, 2020. Lebanon's President called on international donors to provide financial assistance to the crisis-hit country as it grapples with a severe economic downturn compounded by the novel coronavirus pandemic. JOSEPH EID / AFP
Lebanese women look out of a window during confinement at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, in the historic part of the southern coastal city of Sidon (Saida), on April 6, 2020. Lebanon's President called on international donors to provide financial assistance to the crisis-hit country as it grapples with a severe economic downturn compounded by the novel coronavirus pandemic. JOSEPH EID / AFP
Lebanese women look out of a window during confinement at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, in the historic part of the southern coastal city of Sidon (Saida), on April 6, 2020. Lebanon's President called on international donors to provide financial assistance to the crisis-hit country as it grapples with a severe economic downturn compounded by the novel coronavirus pandemic. JOSEPH EID / AFP
Lebanese youths sit at a barred window during confinement at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, in the historic part of the southern coastal city of Sidon (Saida), on April 6, 2020. Lebanon's President called on international donors to provide financial assistance to the crisis-hit country as it grapples with a severe economic downturn compounded by the novel coronavirus pandemic. JOSEPH EID / AFP
Lebanese youths sit at a barred window during confinement at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, in the historic part of the southern coastal city of Sidon (Saida), on April 6, 2020. Lebanon's President called on international donors to provide financial assistance to the crisis-hit country as it grapples with a severe economic downturn compounded by the novel coronavirus pandemic. JOSEPH EID / AFP
A Lebanese youth waves in greeting as he looks out of a window during confinement at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, in the historic part of the southern coastal city of Sidon (Saida), on April 6, 2020. Lebanon's President called on international donors to provide financial assistance to the crisis-hit country as it grapples with a severe economic downturn compounded by the novel coronavirus pandemic. JOSEPH EID / AFP
A Lebanese youth waves in greeting as he looks out of a window during confinement at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, in the historic part of the southern coastal city of Sidon (Saida), on April 6, 2020. Lebanon's President called on international donors to provide financial assistance to the crisis-hit country as it grapples with a severe economic downturn compounded by the novel coronavirus pandemic. JOSEPH EID / AFP
A Minnie Mouse stuffed toy dangles from a window as families are confined at home amid the COVID-19 pandemic crisis, in the historic part of the southern coastal city of Sidon (Saida), on April 6, 2020. Lebanon's President called on international donors to provide financial assistance to the crisis-hit country as it grapples with a severe economic downturn compounded by the novel coronavirus pandemic. JOSEPH EID / AFP
A Minnie Mouse stuffed toy dangles from a window as families are confined at home amid the COVID-19 pandemic crisis, in the historic part of the southern coastal city of Sidon (Saida), on April 6, 2020. Lebanon's President called on international donors to provide financial assistance to the crisis-hit country as it grapples with a severe economic downturn compounded by the novel coronavirus pandemic. JOSEPH EID / AFP
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