#StopJannaDam: Drone Footage Of The Forest Destruction Taking Place

The below video was shared by the Lebanese Eco Movement yesterday. If I'm not mistaken, one of the spots shown is one of the most beautiful ones in Jannet Artaba that was featured in Live Love Lebanon's promotional video. What is happening is a crime against nature. I thought works were suspended until further notice but obviously that's not the case.
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Jounieh’s Illogical Road

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Pamela el Kik Says She Got “Inspired” By Charlie Chaplin

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The Janna Dam is Still a Bad Idea!

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Tripoli School Teacher Beats Up Student, Breaks Two Fingers

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Yet Another Victim of Celebratory Gunfire in Beirut

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Why is Electoral Fraud Being Treated so Lightly? Buying Votes is a Serious Crime

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A Giant Lebanese Flag on Martyrs Square

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