Category: Activism
Protests halt, but activism persists despite pandemic
Protestors have had to forgo their streets, but have substituted this for art, illustration, writing, Instagram lives and many more.
Bisri Dam project to resume, says cabinet during lockdown
Activists say the Bisri Dam will lead to an “environmental genocide” and fear further mismanagement of Lebanon’s water resources.
Has solidarity with Syrians become taboo in Hezbollah’s Lebanon?
More often than not, vocal critics within Hezbollah’s local community are harassed and pressured into issuing formal and public apologies.
FPM continues judicial crackdown against journalists and activists
Instead of taking on political corruption cases, the Lebanese judiciary has systematically targeted journalists and activists to silence them since the start of the anti-government October 17 Revolution.
Arrests in Time of Revolution: Beatings, Harassment, and Torture
In this video, we follow the detailed stories of 3 protesters from the moment they.
German MPs ask government to reject Bisri Dam project
The MPs said the project was an example of the “failed policy” that Lebanese citizens have taken to the streets to oppose.
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,.
Lebanon’s internet threatened to disconnect
As the economic crisis worsens, Lebanon stands to lose essential services like internet and electricity..
Week of Anger: Protesters clash with security forces on day 90 of demonstrations
Reports suggest that 50 protesters were detained.