Attack on Al Jadeed TV

Al-Jadeed TV on Monday evening said that unknown masked men attacked its headquarters in the Beirut area of Wata al-Msaytbeh, hit a number of security guards and burned tires on the television station’s property. The television station also said that the army’s intelligence service arrested one of the assailants, identified as Wissam Alaeddine. Picture of Wissam Alaeddine, one of the suspects in the attack. All pictures courtesy of Zak Yahya

How can we help improve the situation of the women inmates residing in Baabda prison?

Picture from TheDailyStar Built originally to accommodate 30 inmates, Baabda prison now holds around 60 to 70 women at any time in cramped quarters. Some are imprisoned for murder, many for drug-related crimes and robbery, and many still await sentencing. Needless to say, the prison conditions are no better than other prisons across Lebanon and the inmates are in need of many basic items. For that purpose, I received a list from RAGMAG, containing some…
Events

Sheherazade in Baabda: A play performed by the women inmates of Baabda Prison

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Humor

ISF & Lebanese Army back to work

13 years ago
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Critiques

Why are AUB Students protesting against Donna Shalala?

13 years ago
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Food

Furn Beaino – Sarba

13 years ago
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Automotive

Khezou2 on the Dbayeh Sea Side Road

13 years ago
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Animals & Wildlife

Support Wickerpark Festival 2012

13 years ago
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Critiques

Was Rita Jebrail Zoughaib’s death a medical error?

13 years ago
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Automotive

Cheyef 7alak – Speed cars

13 years ago
[YouTube] This ad has been showing on TV a lot lately even though it’s one year old. I must say it’s the best out of all the Cheyef 7alak videos. ...
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