Beirut Port

Retired Military Association to Shut Down Governmental Facilities on Tuesday

On Saturday, the "Retired Military Association" announced plans to stage protests next Tuesday, culminating in the shutdown of VAT and Imports buildings as well as the Beirut port. The association cited the government's persistent failure to address their demands as the primary motive behind their protest. In a statement, the association ...

Revocation of Arrest Warrant for Youssef Fenianos

The office of the Advocate General at the Court of Cassation, Judge Sabouh Sleiman, has addressed the investigations office of the Directorate General of Internal Security, requesting the revocation of the arrest warrant in absentia issued on September 16, 2020, against former Minister Youssef Fenianos for his alleged involvement in the Beirut ...

August 4 Explosion: Outcry Sparked by Tribute to Berri

A new episode in the tragedy of the massive August 4, 2020 explosion at the port of Beirut took place on Thursday, as the families of the Civil Defense victims denounced the tribute made by the Beirut fire department command to Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri. Berri had received, on Wednesday, a delegation of officers from the Beirut fire ...