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利比亚班加西的商业街从战争的灰烬中崛起

Source: 恒星英语学习网    2019-03-03   English BBS   Favorite  

The old center of Benghazi suffered severe damage during Libya's civil war. Most people living there were more concerned with getting fuel and moving to safer areas than they were with buying brand-name clothing.

But new stores and eateries are opening along one street in the city center: Venice Street. And they have many people excited about shopping.

Imported goods to the country were limited between 2014 and 2017. Fighting between the Libyan National Army and its mostly Islamist opponents forced Benghazi's port to close.

Elsewhere around the city, some buildings still have bullet holes dating back to World War II. During that time, Benghazi changed control between British and German troops.

Former leader Muammar Gaddafi ignored eastern Libya during his 42 years in power as punishment for political opposition there. Venice Street was mostly undeveloped until Gaddafi's overthrow in 2011.

Today, newly opened clothing stores along Venice Street carry famous international brands.

People in Benghazi do have money in their banks. But a shortage of bank notes means they do not necessarily have physical money. However, some shops along Venice Street accept checks as payment for an additional cost.

Ahmed al-Orfy runs one of the new fashion stores there. He told the Reuters news service he has high hopes for Venice Street. He said, "We have security and the ambition to be on the same level as the Champs-Elysees [in Paris.]"

I'm Jonathan Evans.

Ulf Laessing and Ayman al-Warfalli reported this story for the Reuters news service. Jonathan Evans adapted it for Learning English. Ashley Thompson was the editor.


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