Tag: Lebanon
the traditional parties are making a strong comeback in Parliament despite the breakthrough in the protest
The first legislative elections in Lebanon since the start of the crisis, in 2019, were marked by a return of the traditional parties, a breakthrough of protest candidates and strong…
The majority of the population is below the poverty line, votes are bought for food and money – parliamentary elections are held in bankrupt Lebanon today
The security situation is particularly flammable in Tripoli. The army has been ordered to guard the city on election day. BEIRUT / TRIPOLI Lebanon and the parliamentary elections on Sunday…
to meet an “electoral key”, an intermediary who pays the voters
D-2 before the Lebanese general elections, Sunday May 15. Nearly four million voters are called to the polls to renew Parliament. But the ballot could be marred by fraud. Many…
Lebanese elections: Young people seek ‘revenge’ against economic crisis
According to the World Bank, the Lebanese economy is facing one of the worst economic crises a country has experienced since the 1850s. “Many people work three, four or five…
In Lebanon, the patronage machine is running at full speed as the elections approach
The cell phone of Mona, a 34-year-old architect from Beirut, keeps ringing. “Hello, I’m calling you from party X, I offer to pay for transport and offer you lunch on…
Nasrallah targets Israel, his supporters want electricity
In Lebanon, the last straight line before the general elections this Sunday as Lebanon is going through a historic economic crisis. Despite massive protests in 2019, the old sectarian parties…
Carlos Ghosn and his kitty from Oman
Ten days ago, French justice issued an international arrest warrant against the former CEO of the Nissan-Renault alliance, still a refugee in Lebanon. This Tuesday, May 3, 2022, it is…
Migrant boat sinks off Lebanese coast
A boat carrying around 60 people was shipwrecked this Saturday off the Lebanese coast. An illegal boat, with families of exiles on board who were probably trying to reach Europe.…
In Lebanon, the extradition of Carlos Ghosn has a slim chance of succeeding
Lebanese judicial and political circles have not commented on the decision of French justice to issue an international arrest warrant against Carlos Ghosn. The former boss of the Renault Nissan…
French justice issues international arrest warrant for Carlos Ghosn
An international arrest warrant has been issued against the former boss of Renault-Nissan as part of an investigation for misuse of corporate assets, money laundering and corruption. The 68-year-old Franco-Lebanese-Brazilian…