Vice On The Abuse Of Domestic Workers In Lebanon: To Be Raped Or To Become A Prostitute

The Kafala system must be dropped once and for all. Read the full article . Elhanan is a 24-year-old Ethiopian woman with broad shoulders, short black hair, and a nest of wrinkles surrounding her brown eyes. She came to Lebanon five months ago to work as a maid. She was promised a monthly salary of $200 and the option to return to her native country if she disliked her working conditions. Yet after Elhanan arrived…
Critiques

TMC Chief Michel Moutran Sacked For Unknown Reasons

11 years ago
I just read Gino’s post and noticed Michel Moutran‘s tweets that he is no longer managing the Traffic Management Center account and apparently was removed from his position. It’s a shame that he’s no longer ...
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Dekkenet El Balad Now Open!

11 years ago
[YouTube] If you are looking for an illegal driving license, a free degree, an open construction permit or wasta for some paper work, Dekkenet el Balad is the place to be. Everything is for sale ...
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This Is NOT How Lebanese Students Should Celebrate Their Graduation

11 years ago
I seriously don’t understand how parents allow their kids to celebrate that way and jeopardize their lives. This is reckless, stupid and unacceptable! PS: Pictures taken from YASALebanon ...
Critiques

A Tsunami Drill In Lebanon

11 years ago
We witnessed few days ago a huge fire in Baabda that destroyed an entire forest just because the Fire Department wasn’t equipped properly and our firefighting helicopters couldn’t be used, and yesterday it rained for ...
Critiques

Baabda Massive Fire: Another Reason To Fund The Civil Defense Units

11 years ago
Picture taken from GreenResistance A massive fire destroyed yesterday a great part of the Betshai forest in the Baabda area. Residents claimed it was the biggest fire they’ve seen in years and some of them ...
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Internal Security Forces Not Allowed To Use Their Cell Phones While On Duty

11 years ago
I didn’t see any official press release from the ISF, and I don’t think it’s because of Whatsapp that the ISF took this decision. In all cases, and since ISF is active on Twitter and ...
Critiques

Jal El Dib Residents Back To The Streets To Demand A New Bridge

11 years ago
It’s been almost two years now that the Jal el Dib bridge got dismantled and there are still no plans to build a new one. Honestly, I think we need a bridge there, because while ...
Critiques

ISF Launch #زغير_البيت Child Safety Awareness

11 years ago
The Internal Security Forces launched the #زغير_البيت campaign on Twitter last week to raise child safety awareness, and the importance of putting children in car safety seats when driving. I thought the hashtag was quite ...
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