Posted By
Najib
Sep 20, 2015 02:28
The Abou Rakhoussa market that took place yesterday in Downtown Beirut was a funny reaction to Nicolas Chammas' press conference, where he called on demonstrators to leave the Beirut district because they were “cheapening” it, but I don't think it sent out the right message. The #YouStink movement, as far as I know, is about fighting corruption, defending our right to protest and resolving the garbage crisis, yet turning it into a class war is…
Posted By
Najib
Sep 19, 2015 06:53
Today was my first ever visit to Horsh Beirut. The 40,000-sq-metre green space has finally re-opened to the public last Saturday after almost 25 years. I went there around 1:20 pm and easily found a parking spot on the main road. The security at the door asked me for my ID and let me in then volunteers greeted me and explained the rules and guidelines to follow inside the park. I walked around for 30-40…
Posted By
Najib
Sep 19, 2015 08:11
I'm glad that the protesters have finally decided to stop their hunger strike. Their decision to go on an open-ended hunger strike was a brave one but badly timed in my opinion as it is a dangerous protest tactic that can result in death and should only be used as a last resort. They did prove however that the Environment Minister couldn't care less about their lives . In all cases, I'm glad all of…
Posted By
Najib
Sep 18, 2015 09:48
I guess we owe the police an apology now.
Lebanon
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The innocent victims of the civil war in Syria – Picture From TheGuardian Ever since Europe and more specifically Germany agreed to receive Syrian refugees, we’ve been hearing all sorts of heartwarming stories on the ...
Humor
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Critiques
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Photo by Mustapha Jamaleddine Yet another #YouStink protest turned violent today and some activists were beaten up and arrested by the police. The police used once again excessive force which is unacceptable and not justified. ...
Events
10 years ago
I think you all remember the picture that went viral last year of a woman who was doing yoga in the middle of the street? Well that was Dalal Harb, the founder of the Beirut ...
