Michel Sakr Freed By The Lebanese Police After Getting Kidnapped Yesterday Morning In Zahle

The son of Ibrahim Sakr, a reputed business man in Zahle, was freed after he got kidnapped yesterday in front of his house. Some reports are saying a prominent political figure intervened to release the kid, probably Nabih Berri. Tens of kidnappings for ransom have taken place in the Bekaa area since last year, and it looks like everyone knows the groups behind them yet nothing's being done. In all cases, this is definitely good…

A HeartFelt Message From A Victim Of Domestic Violence In Lebanon

Here's a letter I got from a good friend of mine who chose to remain anonymous. I salute her for her courage and hope that tomorrow's demonstration and many others to follow will give Lebanese women the legal protection needed from abusive husbands. "Everytime I hear about a woman dying because of domestic violence, every single time, I swear... I think of you. You're one of the lucky ones. You escaped." My best friend just…
Beirut

Baghdad Airport Deputy Head Arrested Over MEA Incident

11 years ago
Source Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki ordered the arrest and dismissal of Samer Kubba, Baghdad Airport’s deputy head as well as all “those responsible for preventing the plane coming from Beirut from landing in Baghdad”. ...
Beirut

Two More Reasons To Join The Protest Against Domestic Violence In Lebanon Tomorrow

11 years ago
The demonstration is taking place this Saturday March 8 (International Women’s Day) from 2 to 3 pm. The protesters will walk from the Museum to Beirut’s Justice Palace. Here’s a call from the mothers of ...
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Great Mother’s Day Ad By Exotica

11 years ago
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Beirut

MEA Plane Headed to Baghdad Forced To Return To Beirut

11 years ago
Source And the reason is that the son of the Iraqi Transport Minister was very late and the plane had to leave without him. Apparently the Iraqi authorities didn’t like that and asked the plane ...
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