As Lebanese citizens start to express their frustration with the failure in national governance, the civil society has stepped in to play the role as a vehicle for accountability. The civil society and the media have indeed been the only two such avenues in the past decades, claiming more prominence when the country enters a period of political paralysis.
The Lebanon Bulletin Archive
A weekly look at the latest news and developments in Lebanon and the region.
Jul 12 2012
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Jul 05 2012
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In collaboration with NOW Lebanon, the Weekly Lebanon Round-Up brings you a monthly series of exclusive interviews and coverage of Lebanon's vibrant civil society. Join us each month for a fresh look at Lebanon's culture, social scene and best kept secrets.
Jul 05 2012
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The international community has ratcheted up pressure on Lebanese banks for alleged involvement in money laundering activities and helping Iran and Syria evade international sanctions.
Jun 28 2012
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While the security situation in North Lebanon placated this week, road blockings and security violations continue in the capital and the South, causing the government much embarrassment over its failure to put an end to the chaos and disruption of public life.
Jun 28 2012
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Lebanon ranked 45th worldwide on the annual 2012 Failed State Index authored by Foreign Policy and Fund for Peace, indicating a slight improvement but still falling within the "most unstable countries" zone.
Jun 21 2012
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The deteriorating security situation in Lebanon has now spread to the northern Palestinian refugee camp Nahr Al Bared, a development that many observers cautioned against but the Lebanese authorities arguably could not prevent. Three Palestinians were killed last weekend in clashes with the Lebanese army, and many others wounded.
Jun 21 2012
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Modern day slavery has become a booming business with an estimated 27 million people thrown into a life of forced labor, coerced prostitution, and physical abuse. This week, Lebanon moved up on the U.S. Department of State's human trafficking blacklist to be included among the 42 countries now on a watch list.
Jun 14 2012
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In an effort to limit the impact of the Syria uprising on Lebanon, Lebanese political parties this week gathered in Baabda at a dialogue roundtable hosted by President Michel Suleiman.
Jun 14 2012
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A few days before the convening of the national dialogue session, one of its major founders and advocates, veteran journalist Ghassan Tueni, passed away in Beirut. Described as the greatest Arab journalist of his age, the politician, journalist, and diplomat died at the age of 85, leaving behind a handful of Lebanese politicians struggling to come together under one roof.
Jun 07 2012
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From kidnappings to sniper shootings, and rocket-propelled grenades, security violations continue in Lebanon's North and border towns, enabled by a weak and delayed response from government authorities.
