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Elias Bou Saab, Lebanon's Education Minister
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S20 • E38 Mar 16, 2016 30mThe fallout from the conflict in Syria is threatening to destabilise one of the Middle East's most delicate nations, Lebanon. It hosts around 1.3 million Syrian refugees, more per capita than any other country. This places huge pressure on its people and government, as well as adding more strain on its fragile sectarian mix. HARDtalk speaks to Elias Bou Saab, Lebanon's education minister. What is the impact of the Syrian conflict on Lebanon and can the government cope?