Posted By
Najib
Aug 12, 2020 05:41
It's been one week now since the worst disaster in Lebanon's history, and we still haven't heard a word regarding the ongoing investigation. Every day, we're hearing a new story regarding the 2,750 tons of ammonium nitrate but what we know so far is that a LOT of people knew about it. 1- President Michel Aoun received a report by the General Directorate of State Security on July 20, which he escalated to the concerned…
Posted By
Najib
Aug 10, 2020 02:41
The Lebanese President and the government announced almost a week ago now an investigation to determine within FIVE DAYS MAX the exact cause of the explosion and "who was responsible", and they've refused so far categorically asking foreign parties to hold an external investigation. Yesterday was the deadline and we still haven't heard a word from the Prime Minister or President, and chances are we won't be hearing anything any time soon if they start…
Posted By
Najib
Aug 09, 2020 10:59
French Football team Olympique de Marseille is paying tribute to one of its fans in Lebanon, Cyril Canaan, who died in the most recent Beirut Blast, by placing the Lebanese flag on its jersey in its upcoming game. OM's tribute is for Cyril and all the victims of the horrific Beirut explosion. A minute of silence was also observed before the game started.
Posted By
Najib
Aug 09, 2020 05:24
Today was yet another historic day. Protesters returned to the streets in massive numbers demanding justice, holding gallows, storming government ministries and occupying shortly the Association of banks building. Meanwhile Prime Minister Diab was delivering yet another empty speech but this time, he stated he will request an early parliamentary election in a bid to defuse a worsening crisis following the port explosion. At first, you'd think this is a win as early elections have…
Critiques
5 years ago
Our international limits are set to zero, we can only withdraw money locally in LBP, transfers abroad are blocked yet former Minister Marwan Kheireddine, who happens to be the CEO of Al Mawarid bank, has ...
BeirutBlast
5 years ago
Lebanon is unfortunately making headlines around the world over an unfortunate event; a horrific explosion that has killed over 150 people so far and injured thousands. Tens of countries sent rescue teams and supplies to ...
Critiques
5 years ago
Update: Lebanon’s Ambassador to France contacted SSF who specified that it was the French authorities that asked them to cancel their trip. The Lebanese authorities have apparently refused help from the Secouristes Sans Frontières team, ...
BeirutBlast
5 years ago
Following the disastrous blast that occurred two days ago, Western Union has announced that it will be offering zero-fees international money transfers paid out in U.S. dollars to Lebanon, and BDL has confirmed this decision ...
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