Lebanon certainly has an interesting way of negotiating with the IMF: It maintains and protects the central bank governor who enabled bankruptcy, delays any bank restructuring, and to artificially boost its currency presumably burns through the IMF money it received last summer
Recibimos a las primeras solicitantes de status humanitario en México provenientes de Afganistán , ellas forman parte del equipo de robótica de ese país y defienden un sueño : un mundo con igualdad de género. Bienvenidas!!!
Fighting corruption is all the rage in Lebanon these days, but what are the origins of the anti-corruption discourse & why is the political class seemingly leading the anti-corruption battle agst itself?
A (Dis)order Report, by Karim Merhej & Sintia Issa.
https://t.co/150o5i9mb7
28K #covid19 vaccine doses have been delivered today to #Lebanon out of 2 MILLION doses that will be delivered over the coming few weeks.
Again, PRIORITY groups first. Register NOW....#NoWasta.
If Biden is serious about repairing relations with the Arab world, he should start by saving the American University of Beirut, says @IbishBlog@AUB_Lebanon@DrFadloKhuri https://t.co/P1dRIdquAw via @bopinion
It’s an honor to join @JoeBiden administration as White House COVID-19 Vaccinations Coordinator during this pivotal moment in the pandemic. I’m humbled to be part of the team working to ensure an efficient, equitable, and effective roll out. https://t.co/miiiST8HCj
Zaatar #mankoushe makes it on
@nytimes six most comforting foods from across the world! Unfortunately, it's getting more and more difficult for Lebanese to take a pleasurable bite!
Anti French protests in Beirut, scary guys, beards, banners signed Hezb al Tahrir, Lebanon branch (wilayat). Reporter in tank top perfect hair and tight jeans asks: whats this “Lebanon wilayat”? He doesn’t know. Her deadpan reply: ah you’re just there to hold the banner...
After weeks of peaceful protests in Lebanon, parts of the state are turning violent. A sign of weakness and fear from those holding on to power for decades, now facing the ire of the Lebanese people for 50 days in a row. #lebanonprotests
Lebanese food bank collecting food today and tomorrow next to Annahar building to distribute to people in need in Akkar & Ersal.. This is the time to help each other #Lebanon
Lebanese journalists are facing insults, physical attacks, and death threats while reporting on nearly 50 days of anti-government protests — important piece by @bmroue https://t.co/GPdMUhJhFZ