# Gunman takes hostages at Beirut bank

A Lebanese man takes hostages at his bank demanding access to his own money.

| Creator      | Time | URL                                                                                                                                  |
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| The Guardian | 3min | [Full source](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/aug/11/gunman-takes-hostages-at-beirut-bank-to-try-to-free-his-trapped-savings) |

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**Takeaway** Millions of people are not able to access their own money after Lebanon entered a severe economic crisis.
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