Lebanon Protests

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Protestors in Beirut demand reforms as currency tumbles

Lebanon's currency has lost more than 90 per cent of its value in a crisis that began in 2019. Protestors took to the streets of Beirut on Tuesday to demand reforms.

25/01/2023

Lebanon

What now for Lebanon after Hezbollah loses its parliamentary majority?

We spoke to Middle East expert Dr Chloe Kattar, a research fellow in history at the University of Cambridge, to find out.

20/05/2022

Lebanon

Lebanon elections: Hezbollah and allies lose majority in vote

It is the first election in Lebanon since a devastating economic crisis erupted in October 2019.

16/05/2022

Lebanon

Lebanese go to polls to elect new parliament amid economic meltdown

Expectations are low that the outcome will significantly alter the political landscape, despite a new crop of candidates from a nationwide protest movement.

15/05/2022

Lebanon

Deadly clashes in Beirut after protests against port explosion judge

At least five people have been shot dead in Beirut during a demonstration against the judge investigating last year's deadly port explosion.

14/10/2021

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Clashes at Beirut protest on blast anniversary

Groups of protesters hurled stones and clashed with security forces near the Lebanese Parliament in Beirut on Wednesday, a year to the day since the devastating blast at the city's port.

05/08/2021

Lebanon

Riot police and protesters clash on Beirut blast anniversary

A mix of grief over lost lives and rage at the lack of justice for the blast's victims, aggravated by a severe deterioration in living conditions in Lebanon, pushed protesters onto the streets.

05/08/2021

Lebanon

'Politicians hide behind their immunity' Lebanese activist says

A year has passed since a massive port explosion rocked the Lebanese capital, leaving more than 200 civilians killed, over 6,500 injured and hundreds of thousands internally displaced. Not a single official report was issued to tell the people the truth of what happened during the blast.

04/08/2021

Lebanon

EU foreign policy chief blames 'mistrust' for Lebanon deadlock

Josep Borrell repeated his call for Lebanon to form a new government as a matter of urgency a day after threatening EU sanctions if "obstruction" continued.

20/06/2021

Lebanon

Borrell: EU could sanction Lebanon over reform delays

The EU's foreign policy chief has castigated Lebanese politicians for not yet having formed a new cabinet since the August 2020 Beirut Port explosion as the country teeters on the brink of financial collapse.

19/06/2021

France

France confirms probe into governor of Lebanese central bank

Riad Salameh, who has been at the helm of the Banque du Liban for close to 30 years and is now at the centre of the country's financial crisis, is being investigated by both Swiss and French authorities.

07/06/2021

Lebanon

Could former prime minister Saad Hariri reverse Lebanon's fortunes?

Two-time prime minister Saad Hariri was preparing to bid farewell to politics. His name is now in the frame to stop Lebanon from completely collapsing.

22/10/2020

Lebanon

Lebanese prime minister-designate resigns after reform fails

Lebanon faces the dual challenge of reforming its government and rebuilding after a deadly explosion destroyed large parts of its capital city.

26/09/2020

World

Beirut Blast: The angry young voices of Lebanon | Culture Clash

The Beirut explosion is the latest disaster to strike the country. Young people are outraged and fighting for a new future. This is their story.

14/08/2020

Lebanon

A week after Lebanon blast, Beirut pauses to remember victims

Thousands of people marched near the devastated port, remembering those who died in the most destructive single blast to hit the country.

11/08/2020

World News

International donors say aid to Lebanon should come with reform

France and the United Nations are leading an international donor conference to pool resources for Beirut following last week's deadly explosion.

09/08/2020