Posts tagged Lebanon

Calls for Human Rights Council to Establish Independent Investigation into Deadly Beirut Explosion

The power struggle within the Lebanese Judicial system leads to inconclusive evidence of who is responsible for the deadly Beirut explosion. Victims are now calling for an independent investigation by the UN Human Rights Council to hold the Lebanese government accountable.

Middle EastBy Ginevra VercesiFebruary 16, 2023beirut, Beirut explosion, Lebanon Judicial system, Human Rights Violations, United Nations Human Rights Council, Judge Bitar, Prosecutor Oweidat, Political Interference, Fair Trial, Fair Trial Standards, International Investigation, Lebanese Politicians, Lebanon, International Support, world response, stalled investigation

The Annihilation of Lebanon's Livelihood: Food Insecurity in Lebanon

This article looks at the current food insecurity issue in Lebanon, which was exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Beirut explosion incident, and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Middle EastBy Ruofei ShangFebruary 9, 2023Food Security, Food insecurity, Financial Crisis, Lebanon, Ukraine, COVID-19, Pandemic, Colonialism, Crops