The businessman, Kassim Tajideen, convicted in a sanctions-evasion scheme involving Hezbollah, was released early because of fears of coronavirus infection.
Tag: Lebanon
Laid Off and Locked Up: Virus Traps Domestic Workers in Arab States
The pandemic and economic crises have caused many workers to lose their jobs. Some have been detained, abused, deprived of wages and stranded far from home with nowhere to turn for help.
Lebanon’s Currency Plunges, and Protesters Surge Into Streets
Demonstrations broke out across the country after the pound sank to a new low against the U.S. dollar, obliterating the purchasing power of many Lebanese.
Lebanon’s Economic Crisis Explodes, Threatening Decades of Prosperity
Bad planning, corruption and the sudden shock of a pandemic have caused the Lebanese currency to crash and consumer prices to jump. Hunger looms.
Beirut’s Nightlife Survived Civil War. Can It Withstand Pandemic?
In Lebanon’s capital, it’s a point of pride that the party never stopped, even during war and protests. But will the dancing and drinking come back after the coronavirus lockdown?
Germany Hardens Ban on Hezbollah
The United States and Israel welcomed Berlin’s move to effectively outlaw all activity by the militant group and called on the rest of Europe to follow suit.
‘This Government Is Lucky’: Coronavirus Quiets Global Protest Movements
Millions of demonstrators have been forced or have chosen to stay at home, and organizers wonder when, if and how they will be able to resume.
Warning Shots: Israel Spares Hezbollah Fighters to Avert a War
Israel and Hezbollah have adopted informal rules of engagement as both sides prepare for possible war while trying to avoid setting it off.
Gunman Kills 9 in Lebanon Mountain Town
The killings were a rare mass shooting in Lebanon during a time of economic and political crisis.
Coronavirus Refugees: The World’s Most Vulnerable Face Pandemic
Crowded camps, depleted clinics and scarce soap and water make social distancing and even hand-washing impossible for millions of refugees.