This is Beirut, 01/04 22:20 - Reading : less than a minute
A report published by the Disaster and Crisis Management Unit, led by Akkar Governor Imad Labaki, confirmed on Tuesday that 5,000 Syrian refugees fled coastal areas of Syria within 24 hours, bringing the total number of arrivals since March 10 to 20,496 – including 4,085 families, among which 165 Lebanese families. These refugees have spread ...
Natasha Metni Torbey, 31/03 16:55 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Jeddah Iran Joseph Aoun Akkar combat
The issue of borders between Lebanon and Syria remains one of the most complex aspects of relations between the two countries. Today, this topic has resurfaced, particularly following Saudi Arabia’s intervention, as the Kingdom increasingly asserts itself as a key mediator in the region. In fact, a significant step was taken in this regard last ...
This is Beirut, 10/03 17:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
United Nations Syria UNDP Akkar
Akkar Governor Imad al Labaki revealed that the Disaster Management Room in Akkar recorded around 1,476 displaced families (6,078 individuals) from Syria, including 40 Lebanese families and 1,184 Syrian families. In an interview with the National News Agency, Labaki addressed the issue of displacement from Syria to Akkar, stating that "The ...
This is Beirut, 02/03 16:25 - Reading : less than a minute
A woman and her three children were killed on Sunday in the explosion of a gas tanker in the village of Doussa, in Akkar. The cause of the tragedy, which raises serious concerns about the transport of hazardous materials and security methods applied, is still unknown. An investigation has been launched. The explosion triggered fires in the ...
This is Beirut, 2024-12-10 10:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Israel Hezbollah Akkar Ceasefire Lebanon
The Israeli army on Tuesday opened fire on a joint patrol of the Lebanese army and the Polish unit of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), which was attempting to open the highway linking Aitaroun to Bint Jbeil. The highway had been blocked by Israeli forces last Thursday. This marked the first time since the ceasefire ...
This is Beirut, 2024-10-26 18:10 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Fire Northern Lebanon Akkar Keserwan
Several fires broke out in different parts of Lebanon today. One of these blazes is devastating the wasteland between Zekrit and Jeita in the Keserwan region. The cause of the fire is not yet known. Civil Defense vehicles, backed up by army helicopters, are attempting to extinguish the flames. Another fire broke out in the town of Farhat, in the ...
This Is Beirut, 2023-12-03 19:20 - Reading : less than a minute
The Internal Security Forces (ISF) raided a building in the Wadi al-Rihan area in Akkar on Thursday, apprehending 38 individuals of Syrian nationality, including 5 minors. These individuals were hiding in the building, awaiting their smuggling to Europe via death boats when the ISF caught them, according to a statement by the General ...