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The Lebanon Bulletin Archive
A weekly look at the latest news and developments in Lebanon and the region.
Oct 04 2012
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Sep 27 2012
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"An extraordinary acceleration of the crisis" was how United Nations High Commission on Refugees (UNHCR) spokesman Adrien Edwards characterized developments in the Syrian refugee situation this month. UNHCR announced last Friday that it has expanded its services to include southern Lebanon where 7,500 of the estimated 70,000 Syrian refugees in Lebanon reside.
Sep 27 2012
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In New York for the United Nations General Assembly this week, Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati reiterated Lebanon's policy of dissociation from the Syrian conflict, but added that there was a limit to the aggression that Lebanon can take from its neighbor. The policy does not apply when there is aggression, Mikati said.
Sep 20 2012
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The increasingly contentious issue of complicity of some Lebanese banks in terrorist financing and money laundering tied to Iran, Syria and Hezbollah was the topic of discussion at a panel hosted at the Aspen Institute on Wednesday, September 19.
Sep 06 2012
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Two of the original political pillars of the March 14 alliance, namely former Prime Minister Saad Hariri and Druze leader Walid Jumblatt, reconvened in Paris for the first time in over a year this week. The two appeared more reconciliatory than ever on important matters such as Lebanon's 2013 parliamenatry elections and the challenge of Hezbollah's arms.
Jul 26 2012
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As violence in neighboring Syria escalates, many observers are left wondering whether Syria will put to effect its threat to use chemical weapons, and further to that, whether those weapons will find their ways to its allies. This week, the Syrian rebels reported that chemical weapons had in fact been moved to the Syrian borders in an effort to threaten the international community.
Jul 19 2012
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Although many Lebanese officials expressed caution at the recent developments in Syria, many took it as an opportunity to re-affirm their support to the Syrian regime, even as it struggles for survival. With thousands of Syrian refugees fleeing to Lebanon, the Lebanese are alarmed by the rapid escalation in violence and wary of the potential repercussions on their country.
Jul 19 2012
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In less than a year from now, Lebanon is scheduled to hold its sixth legislative elections since the end of a civil war, but a consensus has yet to be reached on the law that will be adopted.
Jul 12 2012
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The North of Lebanon has witnessed a deteriorating security situation in the last few weeks. From fighting in refugee camps to clashes in Tripoli, and bombings at the borders, Lebanese citizens in border towns are left unprotected. This week, the Syrian forces shelled Wadi Khaled, killing three Lebanese citizens.
