As Lebanon continues to dig through the rubble of last week’s port explosion in the capital city of Beirut, new COVID-19 infections and deaths have surged in the wake of the tragedy. The Ministry of …
How to Fix Lebanon’s Broken Politics
The finger of blame for the Beirut explosion is pointing at Lebanon’s corrupt and criminally negligent political leadership. Amid continuing protests, the government of prime minister Hassan Diab …
FM says Germany ready to help Lebanon but reforms necessary
Germany’s foreign minister says his country stands ready to help Lebanon with reconstruction and further investment after last week’s massive explosion …
Could the Beirut Explosion Be a Turning Point for Lebanon?
The huge explosion that resulted last week killed at least 200 people and left 300,000 homeless and a vast landscape of destruction. Beyond the human carnage, the blast also struck a devastating blow …
Will protests after Beirut blast bring reform to Lebanon?
The August 4 explosion in Beirut has intensified calls to overhaul a negligent sectarian system. But, with entrenched political interests at play, gradual change may be more realistic than complete …
World Health Organization Seeks $76 Million In Aid For Lebanon Following Beirut Explosion
The World Health Organization is seeking millions in humanitarian aid for Lebanon as the country tries to deal with the aftermath of a recent explosion in its capital, along with a surge in COVID-19 …
Next Lebanon Government to Face $30 Billion Reform Test
Lebanon may be in line for $298 million in emergency aid after the Beirut port blast, but the more than $30 billion some estimate it may need to rebuild its shattered economy will not be forthcoming …
Macron warns Iran against ‘interference’ in Lebanon
French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday warned Iran against any interference in Lebanon after the gigantic blast last week that has prompted a political crisis in the country. In telephone talks …
73 Bangladesh citizens to return home from Beirut Wednesday
A total of 73 Bangladesh citizens will return home from Beirut, Lebanon on Wednesday morning.A Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) aircraft, which handed over relief materials in Lebanon, will land at Hazrat …
UNRWA calls on donors to include Palestine refugees in emergency response plans for Lebanon
English News and Press Release on Lebanon about Protection and Human Rights; published on 12 Aug 2020 by UNRWA …