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More than half of Lebanese citizens live in poverty — UN
UN Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia has in a report released yesterday claimed that more than half of Lebanon’s population are living in poverty.
In a data compiled in May 2020, ESCWA's “estimates reveal that more than 55…
Security officer dies, 200 people sustain injuries during protest in Lebanon
A security officer has been killed and more than 200 demonstrators injured in a protest staged in Lebanon’s capital.
The officer, who was trying to save those stranded in a hotel that was raided in Beirut, was attacked and died in the…
Lebanese police fire tear gas at Beirut protesters
Not less than 100 protesters have been wounded during demonstrations in central Beirut.
While disclosing this on Saturday August 8, 2020, the Lebanese Red Cross said 110 people were wounded and 32 people taken to hospital.
Lebanese riot…
Lebanese sign petition for imposition of French mandate
About 60,000 people of Lebanon have signed a petition which calls that their country be placed under a French mandate for the next 10 years.
The petition calls for the imposition of a French mandate as a result of the current political and…
Massive explosion shatters Lebanon, kills 10 people
A massive explosion near Lebanon's capital has killed at least 10 people, shattering glass in people's homes.
While disclosing this on Tuesday August 4, 2020,
witnesses and security sources stated that the blast caused apartment balconies…
Lebanon’s foreign minister resigns over lack of will to reform
Nassif Hitti, Lebanon’s Foreign Minister, has tendered his resignation over what he described as a lack of political will to reform as the country battles with a financial crisis.
While disclosing this in a statement on Monday August 3,…
30 Nigerian Ladies stranded in Lebanon call for help
About 30 Nigerian ladies who were trafficked to Lebanon have been appealing to Nigerian government to rescue them as they are stranded in that country.
They made this appeal in a statement through the President of Journalists International…
Lebanon prepares to prevent Israel’s attacks
Lebanese President, Michel Aoun said on Saturday that the country is prepared to defend itself against Israel’s attacks, which are in violation of the 2006 UN Security Council (UNSC) resolution.
The President in a televised address stated…
Hospitals in Lebanon battle financial, pandemic crises
Hospitals in Lebanon which are considered among the best in the Middle East have been reported to be drowning in financial crisis which arose partly due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The hospitals have recently found it difficult to pay up…
Lebanon records spike in Covid-19 cases, slides towards critical stage
Lebanon's Health Minister, Hamad Hassan, disclosed on Monday July 21, 2020, that the country was sliding towards a critical stage after recording a new surge in infections.
The financially troubled Mediterranean country declared early…