Author: Lynn Sheikh Moussa
Lebanese at risk of famine as poverty soars
With no clear solutions to Lebanon’s economic crisis in sight, the possibility of famine is the latest addition to the country’s bleak future.
From blackface to bleaching creams, racism is clear-cut in the Arab World
Delve into colonialism, the arrival and persistence of blackface in the region, skin bleaching creams, and unlearning racist practices in the Arab World.
Lebanese state attacks freedom of speech
Between October 17 and March 6, security agencies have called in at least 29 people for interrogation concerning free speech charges.
Diab holds emergency meeting as protests witness resurgence
Protests erupted across Lebanon on the evening of Thursday, June 11 as the local currency.
Lebanon’s security forces will only get more violent, protesters say
As security officials increasingly turn against the people, a police state is slowly taking hold across the country.
Understanding who opposes the Amnesty Law and why
The amnesty law has been met with fervent rejection in the streets because it pardons Lebanese people who fled to and collaborated with Israel.
Dollars or nothing: Rent crisis burdens Lebanon’s tenants
The freefall of the Lebanese lira in past months has caused a significant increase in.
Understanding Lebanon and the IMF as economic discussions begin
Lebanon is looking for over $10 billion from the IMF, but that’s an ambitious figure considering international donors’ distrust in the government.
Stricter measures in Lebanon as coronavirus infections spike
“Ensuring the health of society is a top priority on which the law does not compromise, and it is a social responsibility,” said Interior Minister Mohammed Fahmi.
Government rescue plan set in motion
“Lebanese must set aside their differences to tackle the country’s major financial crisis,” said Prime.