No Military Parade on Independence Day This Year?

It's not official news yet but I just read today there are no military planned this year, which is the right thing to do. I honestly would have expected those in power to organize one despite everything happening but the army leadership has shown more wisdom so far, despite several incidents and use of excessive force, than most politicians combined. I am re-sharing this poster that the Lebanese Army distributed last year:

Stop Doubting The Revolution!

We're close to a month now since the Revolution started and some people are still living in denial, trying to find excuses to undermine one of the largest protest movement in Lebanon's history. Roads are still getting closed as we speak, protesters are still filling squares, Martyrs Square and Riad El Solh are still buzzing with people while our leaders are on a different planet. In fact, If last week proved anything, it is that…
Critiques

Why Tuesday’s Parliamentary Session Must NOT Take Place

6 years ago
I’m sure many of you are still wondering what this amnesty law everyone is arguing over about? And why are people calling for cancelling Tuesday’s parliamentary session? Don’t we want the MPs to go down ...
Critiques

What Will Make This Revolution Succeed?

6 years ago
While some are figuring out ways to try and foil the revolution, by either coming up with conspiracy theories and sending out negative vibes, I think it is important to look at the factors that ...
Baladi

In Pictures: All Politicians’ Posters Removed from Tripoli

6 years ago
The revolution is still alive and kicking after three weeks and Tripolitans are still stealing the show and showing everyone else how it’s done. Two days ago, they “cleaned” their city from all the political ...
Critiques

National News Agency is now Spreading Fake News

6 years ago
The presumably trust-worthy National News Agency shared an article today claiming that international organization have warned Lebanon after noticing kids aged 18 and less taking part in the protests. Annahar and other portals also published ...
Critiques

#LebanonRevolution: Lebanon Witnesses Largest Student-Led Protest Today

6 years ago
Thousands of school and university students skipped school and took the streets brandishing Lebanese flags and chanting slogans demanding the removal of the corrupt political class. While most universities and schools were supportive of these ...
Critiques

Moody’s Downgrades Lebanon Credit Rating from Caa1 to Caa2

6 years ago
Moody’s has downgraded today Lebanon’s credit rating to Caa2 after having downgraded it to Caa1 nine months ago. “Moody’s said the decision to cut Lebanese debt from Caa1 to Caa2 “reflects the increased likelihood of ...
Critiques

Alfa & Touch Now Selling Prepaid Recharge Cards in LBP

6 years ago
Caretaker Telecommunications Minister Mohammed Choucair has requested both telecom operators in Lebanon to start selling prepaid recharge cards according to the official dollar exchange rate set by the Central bank. The cards will be delivered ...
Critiques

Pro-Sulta Protests: More Diversions To Delay New Government Formation

6 years ago
PM Hariri resigns, his supporters go out in the streets to cheer for him. Hezbollah Chief makes a speech, his supporters flood the streets to show support. Today, Speaker Nabih Berri supporters were roaming the ...
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