Posted By
Najib
Sep 07, 2020 03:01
Lebanon just took one big step to abolish the Kafala system, by adopting a new standard unified contract that respects and protects the rights of migrant domestic workers. The Labor Minister announced it on Twitter and we're waiting for it to materialize soon. While this is good news, one cannot but question its timing, as more and more foreign workers are leaving Lebanon due to the lack of dollars. We want to believe it's some…
Posted By
Najib
Sep 05, 2020 04:37
Some good news for a change! The World Bank has announced today that it is cancelling $244 million in undisbursed funds for the Bisri Dam project in Lebanon after repeatedly raising concerns about the project since January. The decision is effective immediately after the World Bank had repeatedly underscored the need for “an open, transparent and inclusive consultative process.” This is a big slap in the face to every minister and political party who tried…
Critiques
5 years ago
I am writing this post while rescue efforts are still underway in Mar Mikhael. Lebanese are holding their breaths in hopes of a miracle as a heartbeat was apparently felt from under the rubble (potentially ...
Critiques
5 years ago
Whenever pro-Sulta people want to defend their leaders, they resort to the latest election results and the fact that our MPs were elected by the people. Those same people are the ones who blame the ...
Critiques
5 years ago
French President Macron began his trip today to Beirut by visiting Fairouz, and was met by protesters outside the diva’s house denouncing the newly appointed government and the ruling parties. Why did Macron choose Fairouz? ...
Critiques
5 years ago
Now that we’re done with Hassan Diab, we have an upgraded version of him in the form of Mustafa Adib, and once again we have people asking to give him a chance, and hoping he ...
Critiques
5 years ago
Heavy clashes between Hezbollah and local tribes erupted today in Khaldeh and lasted over 4 hours. Two were killed, a Lebanese and a Syrian citizen and three members of the same family were wounded. The ...
Critiques
5 years ago
Two days after Human Rights Watch documented the use of lethal force by Lebanese security forces against protesters, a memo issued by the Health Ministry is circulating online where the minister is asking hospitals to ...
Critiques
5 years ago
Russia is looking for guinea pigs around the world to test out its unproven vaccine and Lebanese caretake PM & Health Minister seem to be in a rush to get their share of the new ...
Critiques
5 years ago
…يللّي عم بصير من بعد الإنفجار جريمه أكبر من الانفجار من تمييع، تضليل، ترهيب و كذب … ما بعرف كيف حدا معقول يكون عندو أدنى شك بعد أنو كلّن يعني كلّن اهمالهم دمّر بيروت، قتل ...
