A Lebanese, who was stranded abroad by coronavirus lockdowns, is pictured wearing protective gear upon his arrival at Beirut's international airport, Lebanon April 5, 2020. REUTERS/Mohamed Azakir
BEIRUT (Reuters) - Several flights carrying Lebanese stranded abroad by coronavirus lockdowns began arriving in Beirut on Sunday, part of a trial run to see whether thousands looking to come home can be safely repatriated without worsening the country's outbreak.
Their return became a charged issue after powerful parliament speaker Nabih Berri threatened to suspend support for the government if it did not act quickly and other top figures urged immediate action.
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