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UN agencies raise serious concerns about humanitarian situation in Gaza, Lebanon and SyriaUN agencies raise serious concerns about humanitarian situation in Gaza, Lebanon and Syria

UN agencies raise serious concerns about humanitarian situation in Gaza, Lebanon and Syria

Relentless fighting in the besieged Gaza Strip continues to cause immense destruction and trigger displacement, according to a note issued…

December 27, 2024
UN chief Guterres condemns attacks against peacekeeping personnel in LebanonUN chief Guterres condemns attacks against peacekeeping personnel in Lebanon

UN chief Guterres condemns attacks against peacekeeping personnel in Lebanon

UN Secretary-General Guterres has raised serious concerns over the recent attacks against peacekeepers in Lebanon. He stressed that all peacekeeping…

October 12, 2024
Humanitarian Crisis Unfolds in Lebanon as Scores of People Seek Refuge in SyriaHumanitarian Crisis Unfolds in Lebanon as Scores of People Seek Refuge in Syria

Humanitarian Crisis Unfolds in Lebanon as Scores of People Seek Refuge in Syria

As the conflict between Lebanon and Israel escalates targeting Hezbollah, the Lebanese are running from their mother land in order…

October 9, 2024
HRW demands UN to step in Lebanon blast, as domestic investigations yield no resultHRW demands UN to step in Lebanon blast, as domestic investigations yield no result

HRW demands UN to step in Lebanon blast, as domestic investigations yield no result

On Thursday, Human Rights Watch urged United Nations to step into the Lebanon blast investigations as the country’s domestic team…

October 23, 2020
Lebanon: The Port Explosion Has Worsened the hardships of Migrant Domestic WorkersLebanon: The Port Explosion Has Worsened the hardships of Migrant Domestic Workers

Lebanon: The Port Explosion Has Worsened the hardships of Migrant Domestic Workers

Already struck by the economic crisis, Lebanon's situation has turned sourer following the blast at Beirut port, Which has led…

September 15, 2020
Africa Consortium Works Together To Bring Back Migrants From LebanonAfrica Consortium Works Together To Bring Back Migrants From Lebanon

Africa Consortium Works Together To Bring Back Migrants From Lebanon

While South African diplomats and officials are busying siphoning funds kept aside for Covid-19 recovery, migrant workers are tolling it…

September 14, 2020
After Qatar, Lebanon takes a step towards labor reforms, Rights groups raise need for moreAfter Qatar, Lebanon takes a step towards labor reforms, Rights groups raise need for more

After Qatar, Lebanon takes a step towards labor reforms, Rights groups raise need for more

Almost a week after Qatar introduced labor reforms, abolishing the Kafala (Sponsorship) System, Lebanon takes first step in the same…

September 9, 2020
Why Is Lebanon Ignoring Its Migrant Population?Why Is Lebanon Ignoring Its Migrant Population?

Why Is Lebanon Ignoring Its Migrant Population?

Migrant workers are facing a tough time keeping their heads above water in Lebanon. The lockdown situation along with the…

August 27, 2020
Beirut blast worsens conditions of Bangladeshi workersBeirut blast worsens conditions of Bangladeshi workers

Beirut blast worsens conditions of Bangladeshi workers

Already stranded due to the pandemic and the economic collapse gripping Lebanon, the blast only increased their desperation to go…

August 21, 2020
Ethiopian workers abandoned by employers in crisis-hit LebanonEthiopian workers abandoned by employers in crisis-hit Lebanon

Ethiopian workers abandoned by employers in crisis-hit Lebanon

Lebanon's economic crisis has resulted in thousands of migrant workers in the country struggling for survival. Several Lebanese employers have…

June 29, 2020