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The after-effect of electoral wins in Lebanon’s consensus democracy
While a shift in the power balance has certainly been felt, the results of Lebanon's elections do not mark a breakthrough in the status quo.
Meet parliament’s new independent MPs
With election results officially finalized, 13 new independent candidates have successfully secured their seats in Lebanon’s upcoming parliament. Get to know the candidates:
Ibrahim Mneimneh
Mneimneh is an architect and urban designer and founder of design...
On election day, is there hope for change in Lebanon?
We talk to voters on the street about the electoral process, holding politicians accountable, and their expectations.
Why don’t women in Lebanon report domestic violence?
And what resources are available to to both Lebanese women and refugees in the country?
Marwan Habib, serial harasser, jailed without bond
Serial sexual harasser and rapist Marwan Habib has now been jailed in the United States, as per a WVSN...
Kenyan domestic workers to be repatriated after weeks of sleeping in the rain
The Kenyan workers began protesting in Lebanon after fleeing abuse and dire working conditions, or being abandoned by their employers.