Content tagged with “Unrest”

Lebanese Government Feeling the Heat

Tire burning has become a daily occurence in Lebanon, with much frustration over poor public services and a volatile security situation. Government response has been minimal at best. This week,...
Tags: Energy, Unrest

Sunni-Shiite Clashes Spread Across Lebanon

Clashes in the northern city of Tripoli between supporters and opponents of the Assad regime escalated into a round of violence reminiscent of Lebanon's civil war. With ardent Sunni supporters of the...
Tags: Unrest, Sunni, Shia

Syrian Unrest Destabilizes Southern Lebanon

Unrest in South Lebanon and across the Syrian-Lebanese borders has raised concern about the stability of Lebanon in light of the Syrian uprising. While no specific group has claimed responsibility...
Tags: Syria, Unrest