Corruption, bribery, dissatisfaction, and some hope amidst the chaos.
People have waited for too long to give additional chances for those in power to accept piecemeal and sequential reforms. Their economic welfare is no longer separable from their political dignity, especially when insults to their lives –and their intelligence– are perpetrated on a daily basis.
Google searches for political, economic, and revolution-related terms in Lebanon have spiked in the past three months, when anti-government protests began.
"Lebanon will be affected, and Hezbollah will counter-attack."
Women have firmly asserted their presence within the Lebanese protests and the overall political scene.
The Central Bank and the Association of Banks have a major historical responsibility to protect depositors and provide transparent regulations going forward.
“We don’t accept the fall of the mandate, nor do we support the resignation of the Cabinet and early parliamentary elections in these circumstances."
Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri announced that the Lebanese Cabinet has agreed to all points of his economic reform package...
Today marks the third day of the Lebanese protests. Yesterday night, a festive atmosphere took over the nationwide demonstrations. But before that, protesters faced violence from security forces and “thugs” defending the political parties that people on the streets are looking to dismantle. Video by Lujain Jo...
From Saida to Beirut to Tripoli, spontaneous protests have broken out in Lebanon. Here’s a summary of what’s happened so...
That's not all: Syrian refugees are actually filling some of the gaps in the Lebanese economy, as opposed to competing with the Lebanese workforce.
The debate on austerity measures is heating up, and the positions of different Lebanese political forces are questionable.