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Tala Majzoub

Rise of the warrior cop: The militarization of Lebanese police

Militarization has become central to the dystopian COVID-19 reality, escalating needless violence, jeopardizing lives & undermining liberties.
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Beirut Today

Politicians resort to Christian-Muslim divisiveness after failed governance

Although often perceived to be the “only way forward,” politicians know that the crisis-inducing model they are reproducing cannot end well.
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Karem Monzer

Green sanctuary: GROBeirut creates public garden in the heart of the city

Beirut is notorious for having both little-to-no green spaces and a distressing trash crisis. GROBeirut is changing that.
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Hanin Haidar Ahmad

A lockdown partially implemented: A photo essay

As Lebanon gradually eases its two weeks of national lockdown, the number of COVID-19 cases is still on the rise.
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Lynn Sheikh Moussa

France to hold virtual aid conference for Lebanon

The aid conference for Lebanon will be co-presided by French President Emmanuel Macron and U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.
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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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Lynn Sheikh Moussa

Racial tensions break out in Bsharre following murder of young Lebanese

Racial tensions in the northern town of Bsharre have heightened after a Lebanese man, Joseph Tawk, was killed at the...
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Laudy Issa

Melhem Khalaf launches roadmap to “recover the state together”

Khalaf’s launch speech touched upon the need for change, advocating independent experts and non-sectarian leadership.
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Lynn Sheikh Moussa

“Let women cook” is a telltale sign of Lebanese women’s reality

The misogyny perpetuated by the patriarchal structure takes on several forms, and Fahmi's comment only symbolizes the tip of the iceberg.
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Laudy Issa

Afraid of LGBTQ+ people, Lebanon refuses to sign media freedom pledge

Out of 37 member states of the “Media Freedom Coalition,” Lebanon was the only one not to sign a pledge supporting the freedom of the press.
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Karem Monzer

Kafala hides the Lebanese government’s failure

The most recent blow to migrant workers in Lebanon came from the State Shura Council, which rejected a new unified...
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Lynn Sheikh Moussa

COVID-19: Hospitals at capacity, 100,000 infected, and lockdown tomorrow

Yesterday, coronavirus cases in Lebanon crossed the 100,000 mark. “We have reached a very dangerous stage because public and private hospitals can no longer admit critical cases, as all beds are occupied,” said Caretaker Prime Minister Hassan Diab earlier this week. Diab announced on Tuesday that the country will be...
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