Following several days of clashes between security forces and protesters, several concrete walls were constructed blocking entrances to downtown Beirut.
Although its gig was cancelled under pressure from Christian groups, Mashrou' Leila have become a symbol in a country where activists say there's a growing crackdown on free speech.
Feature: British NGO Seenaryo and the Yaabad Scouts have been working together in Lebanon, using theatre as a way for people to express themselves and the struggles they face.
Feature: The SAMS mission in Lebanon is helping Syrian parents cope with the hardships of affording the right healthcare for their children as their struggles continue.
Syrian women must have an official and active role in seeking justice and shaping the country’s future, Amnesty International said, as it launched a new campaign.
A “yellow vest” protest in Beirut turned violent as police and military beat multiple protesters and a journalist in the streets after riots broke out.
Society: Demonstrators marched in Lebanon calling for the protection of rights for domestic workers, who face increasing abuse by employers and recruitment agencies, writes Nicholas Frakes.
