Lebanese Blogosphere Buzzing After Israeli Attack on Gaza Flotilla

Global Voices 2 years ago Region: Lebanon

Courtesy of CC-BY-NC Maya Zankoul Israel's attack on a Gaza aid convoy that killed at least nine peace activists has sparked an international outcry, no less in Lebanon. The Lebanese blogosphere reacted sharpl... more

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Beirut Back to Normal?

Karim Hussein 4 years ago Region: Lebanon

 Supporters of the Hizbullah-led opposition began dismantling a protest camp outside in Dowtown Beirut on Wednesday after a deal was reached to end the country's long political crisis, the deal was made in Doha, Qatar... more

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White smoke from Doha as lebanese sign the deal.

Karim Hussein 4 years ago Region: Lebanon

 Rival Lebanese leaders signed a deal on Wednesday to end 18 months of political crisis. The deal, reached after six days of Arab-mediated talks in Qatar, paved the way for parliament to elect army chief General Miche... more

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Lebanon Will 'Soon' Have An Elected President

Can Tran 5 years ago Region: Lebanon

On Thursday, May 15, it has been announced that a president will be elected in Lebanon in a matter of “days.” Several days ago, it was raining bullets and shrapnel in the streets of the country’s capital ... more

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Hezbollah Withdraws, But Will Continue 'Civil Disobedience'

Can Tran 5 years ago Region: United States

For about four days at least, there have been intense and bloody gun battles throughout the streets of Beirut. The fighting has between the Shiite group Hezbollah and pro-government groups. Before the fighting took place, ... more

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West Beirut Currently Under Hezbollah's Occupation

Can Tran 5 years ago Region: Lebanon

For a third day, the bloody fighting between Shiite and Sunni Arab Muslim factions have been brawling it out in the streets of Beirut with firearms and rocket-propelled grenades. This declaration of war was triggered when ... more

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It's Raining Bullets And Explosions In Beirut

Can Tran 5 years ago Region: Lebanon

Dissatisfied with the actions of the Lebanon’s government, Hezbollah has “declared war.” As a result, a bloody power struggle has erupted between Hezbollah and other factions through the streets of Beirut... more

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