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Karem Monzer

Being “already dead on land” shrouds the dangers of illegal immigration

Lebanon's overlapping crises have driven a new wave of illegal immigration via smugglers' boats. On the streets, both young and old think of leaving the country in search of better opportunities but do not have the means for it.
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عزة الحاج حسن

In photos: The prominent milestones of Lebanon’s 2020 economic collapse

While 2020 may not have been the country’s worst year in history, it was an undoubtedly decisive year for Lebanon's economic collapse.
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Hanin Haidar Ahmad

Tuition at LL 3,950 per dollar: Students protest commodifying education

With AUB and LAU tuition fees now set to be paid at LL 3,950 per dollar, many students are expected to halt their education.
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Hanin Haidar Ahmad

How the economic crisis stole Christmas

The holiday season in Lebanon is usually a bustling time of year. The economic crisis has dampened that. We talk to a business owner, the mayor of the Jbeil municipality, and an everyday shopper about this year's Christmas spirit –or lack thereof.
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Beirut blast food donations article: Photo showing dirty bags of donated flour against an abstract background.
Lynn Sheikh Moussa

Lebanese government mishandles post-blast food donations

Flour donated by Iraq was stored at the Camille Chamoun Sports City Stadium, where it was exposed to air, moisture, water, insects and rats.
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Laudy Issa

16 Days of Activism: 4 gender issues in Lebanon that need addressing

While Lebanese officials seem keen on attending international human rights conferences, they appear to be less interested in implementing positive change to better the lives of the citizens under their rule. On the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, here are four gender-based issues that Lebanese authorities...
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Palestinian children attend a UNRWA school (Photo: Reuters)
Lynn Sheikh Moussa

UNRWA depletes funds, seeks out emergency aid for refugees

The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) announced on Monday that it...
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Tala Ladki

Thrift shops gain traction as Lebanese lose purchasing power

Instagram is now home to a growing Lebanese thrift scene, with new pages popping up on an almost daily basis.
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Lynn Sheikh Moussa

Boutique Hub., home to Lebanon’s fashion designers, hangs by a thread

Boutique Hub. is one of many creative businesses threatened by the financial hardships that Lebanon’s year of hell has imposed.
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Lynn Sheikh Moussa

Lebanese pound rises against dollar as Hariri begins government consultations

The value of the Lebanese pound continues to rise against the dollar, trading at nearly LL 7,050 today following Prime...
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The right to disconnect: Protecting remote workers
Tala Ramadan

The right to disconnect: Protecting remote workers in times of COVID-19

The new normal takes a foothold with a reality that requires careful analysis of capacity and prioritization of remote workloads.
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Medicines : Collage of white pills superimposed on a background of purple dollar bills.
Lynn Sheikh Moussa

Lebanon faces medicines shortage as country plunges into crisis

Lebanon’s financial crisis takes its latest form as a dangerous shortage of pharmaceuticals, medicines, and medical supplies.
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