Lokman’s killing underlines that the space for dissent is closing fast in Lebanon. Over the past year or so, the political leadership’s tolerance for criticism has been decreasing, with an increasing …
‘We open, people die; we close, people die.’ COVID surge leaves Lebanon with no good options
Lebanon’s medical system is buckling under a post-holiday COVID-19 surge that has killed almost as many people in January alone as died from the disease all last year. To stave off a catastrophe like …
Prominent Hezbollah critic fatally shot in Lebanon, spreading panic among the group’s detractors
The killing of Lokman Slim, a longtime opponent of the Iran-backed group, has spread fear among those who are openly critical of Hezbollah.
Prominent Hezbollah critic Lokman Slim found dead in his car in Lebanon
Lokman Slim was found with multiple wounds from gunshots fired at close range, security and forensic officials said.
Six months ago Beirut blew up, now Lebanon is on the brink of collapse
After the massive explosion which ripped through the capital last August, the nation is battling a new set of crises that could tip it over the edge, reports Bel Trew …
Lokman Slim’s assassination adds to a series of recent murders in Lebanon
An undated handout picture provided by Lokman Slim’s office, shows Slim, a prominent Lebanese activist who was found dead in his car in south Lebanon on February 4, 2021. (AFP) The assassination of …
Lokman Slim: Prominent Hezbollah critic shot dead in Lebanon
A prominent critic of the powerful Lebanese Shia Islamist militant group Hezbollah has been shot dead. The body of Lokman Slim, a Shia writer and activist, was found inside his car. Lebanon’s prime …
With heavy hearts and angry voices, Lebanon seeks answers in case of five tortured children
Lebanon’s Children and Youth Agency says it had no contact with this family before one of the children was hospitalized.
With heavy hearts and angry voices, Lebanon seeks answers in case of five tortured children
Lebanon’s Children and Youth Agency says it had no contact with this family before one of the children was hospitalized.
OPINION: Ways to help Lebanon six months after the Beirut blast
It is time to give power to women, young people and their organisations so they can rebuild their communities in a progressive and equal way …