The demonstrations were drained of momentum by a severe economic crisis and the coronavirus pandemic, before the monster explosion presented a stark reminder of the negligence of the country's leaders.
Lebanon president calls for end to government boycott
President Michel Aoun has called for national dialogue on matters including a defense strategy.
Lebanon currency drops to new low as financial meltdown deepens
The Lebanese pound has lost around 90% of what it was worth in late 2019 Matters made worse by the August 4 Beirut Port explosion last year Lebanon’s currency reached new lows on Sunday, June 12, trading at around 15,150 to the dollar, said local reports. With this, the Lebanese...
Fund launched in Lebanon to boost women’s participation in Beirut port blast recovery
The Women’s Peace and Humanitarian Fund, UN will fund 6 Lebanese women's organizations Gender assessment of Beirut Port Explosion reveals female-headed households, elderly vulnerable Beirut: The Women’s Peace and Humanitarian Fund (WPHF) and the United Nations in Lebanon have announced the launch of six grassroots projects to enhance women’s participation...
