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In-depth: A Christian group called the 'Soldiers of God' vandalised a rainbow billboard in Beirut as part of its fight against Lebanon's LGBTQ+ community. Amid a wave of state repression, activists warn of a narrowing space for queer activism.
Analysis: After Saad Hariri’s withdrawal, the outcome of elections in Lebanon’s second-largest city was unpredictable. Hostility towards Hezbollah, clientelism, abstention and the emergence of a candidate from the 2019 protestors all left their mark.
Analysis: The road ahead of the incoming government is fraught with challenges.
In late 2019, a financial crisis led Lebanese banks to block most depositors from withdrawing or transferring U.S. dollars. But the central bank governor’s son was able to move more than $6.5 million overseas, leaked documents show.
In-depth: As the Lebanese people take to the polls on 15 May, many hope elections can oust the ruling class and spark economic recovery, but voting has already been marred by corruption and clientelism.
Analysis: As Lebanon's elections approach, Gulf states are moving from a policy of isolation to re-engagement in a bid for influence - both in the country and beyond.
In-depth: Amal and Hezbollah have ruled over south Lebanon without any competition since its liberation in 2000. But with the emergence of a new opposition during the 2022 elections, the tide might be turning against the political duo.
Analysis: With no clear accountability or fundamental changes in political and financial governance, the new IMF-backed agreement will simply provide a lifeline to Lebanon's corrupt political class.
In-depth: Is Riad Salameh's case a turning point for Lebanon's judicial system or will political interventions obstruct the investigation?
Analysis: Hariri's departure from Lebanese politics has left a vacuum within the Sunni political landscape.