Lebanon

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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 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'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…

The depreciation of local currency by more than 25 percent in just two days has sparked fierce protest in Lebanon, as major financial institutions were set ablaze.On Thursday June 11, 2020, protesters incensed by the frightening economic…

Lebanon's currency has slid further against the U.S. dollar despite the new pricing system aimed at controlling the price increase on food and the negotiation deal with International Monetary Fund for bail out from crisis.Over 60% value…

President Michel Aoun of Lebanon has on Sunday called for national unity after violence erupted between supporters of rival sectarian political parties.Lebanon maintains a fragile sectarian balance since its many sects fought a 1975-1990…

Japan has asked Lebanon to extradite Carlos Ghosn, Nissan Chairman, if it wants to save its economy with International Monetary Fund bailout.Lebanese Prime Minister, Hassan Diab, who is reportedly seeking about $10 billion bailout to help…

Not less than fifty trafficked Nigerian women have been rescued from LebanonThis was disclosed on Tuesday May 26, 2020, by the Nigerian foreign minister, Geoffrey Onyeama.On arrival, the trafficked women were taken to the quarantine…

Source: APLebanese officials had alleged that Fakhoury, 57, of Dover, New Hampshire, who had been jailed since September, was accountable for the killings and abuse of prisoners in Lebanon as part of an Israeli-backed militia two decades…

Lebanon's parliament has disclosed plan to vote on a law that would legalize the cultivation of cannabis for medical and industrial usage.The draft law, if approved, will constitute a measure to improve the country’s crippled economy and…