Author: Antonia Williams-Annunziata
Human rights groups renew calls for Kafala reform amid worsening crisis
The economic crisis, compounded by the COVID-19 pandemic, has made life for migrants in Lebanon even worse.
Europe employs COVID-19 to restrict new migration wave
“European Union member states are co-opting the pandemic to reinforce deadly border policies,” said Haidi Sadik, a spokesperson at Sea-Watch.
Amid coronavirus lockdown, Italy faces inklings of unrest
Authorities fear both that organized crime groups will exploit the crisis and that spontaneous revolts will result from growing livelihood concerns.
Italy calls for new wave of doctors in fight against coronavirus
Could Italy’s problems also arise in Lebanese hospitals?
Coronavirus, hospital fees, and medicine shortage: Lebanon’s healthcare sector under threat
Is the Lebanese medical field prepared for both coronavirus and the ongoing economic crisis?
Doctor offers protesters free eye surgeries after security forces “shoot-to-harm”
Riot police in Lebanon were shooting rubber bullets and tear gas canisters directly into crowds at chest-level.
Violence continues in Beirut as security forces clash with protesters
Clashes between protesters and security forces left more than 300 people wounded over the weekend,.
Week of Anger: Protesters clash with security forces on day 90 of demonstrations
Reports suggest that 50 protesters were detained.
Ghosn details “injustice” in first appearance, authorities react
“I am here to clear my name.”
Soleimani’s death further destabilizes Lebanon
“Lebanon will be affected, and Hezbollah will counter-attack.”