Category Archives: Lebanon

Abducted Lebanese pilgrims transferred after rebels kill each other

Posted on March 22, 2013 by uprootedpalestinians

Via FLC “… A previously unknown figure who called himself Abu Ibrahim, whose real name is Ammar al-Dadikhi, emerged as the leader of the captors, the rebel Azaz Northern Storm Brigade.But a leader of the rebel Al-Islam Brigade said his … Continue reading →

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Lebanon: Regime in Crisis and the Opportunity for Change

Posted on March 21, 2013 by uprootedpalestinians

Change is possible only when the existing regime becomes seriously debilitated and cannot operate effectively for any number of reasons (Photo: Haytham Moussawi)   By: Charbel Nahas Published Thursday, March 21, 2013   The Lebanese regime appears to be in … Continue reading →

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The Forsaken State of Lebanon

Posted on March 21, 2013 by uprootedpalestinians

protesters set garbage bins on fire, blocking Beirut’s Corniche al-Mazraa road, to protest the attacks on Sunni Muslim scholars, 18 March 2013. (Photo: Reuters – Hussam Shebaro) By: Ibrahim al-Amin Published Tuesday, March 19, 2013   The Lebanese are living … Continue reading →

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Syria Raids “Unacceptable”: Thus said the so-called "President"

Posted on March 19, 2013 by uprootedpalestinians

  The airstrike comes less than a week after Syria threatened to attack Lebanese territory if“terrorist gangs” continue to infiltrate the country. On Thursday, Syria submitted a letter of protest to Lebanese authorities, complaining of “violations of the neighboring country’s … Continue reading →

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Calling a Civil War a “Civil War”

Posted on March 19, 2013 by uprootedpalestinians

“Syrians do not like to hear their infighting described like this. The deep rift between the two sides makes each insist on its own description. This applies both to the regime, which is in unprecedented disarray and incapable of maintaining … Continue reading →

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“Assad: We Negotiate under Our Conditions, Battle in our Favor”

Posted on March 19, 2013 by uprootedpalestinians

  As-Safir Under the headline “An Optimistic Panorama from the Syrian Regime’s Perspective; Assad Tells Visitors: We Negotiate under Our Conditions, Battle in Our Favor,” As-Safir newspaper said Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad’s visitors have cited a positive atmosphere in Damascus. … Continue reading →

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"Syria Practicing Self Restraint as It Not Targeting Armed Groups in Lebanon"

Posted on March 17, 2013 by uprootedpalestinians

Local Editor As it noted that Syria has been practicing the “utmost degrees of self restraint” regarding not hitting the armed groups in the Lebanese territories, Damascus warned the Lebanese authorities that this attitude would “not go on to an … Continue reading →

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Sheikh Assir’s Antics Rattle Lebanon’s Security

Posted on March 15, 2013 by uprootedpalestinians

Ahmad al-Assir speaks on a talkie walkie during a sit-in in Sidon, southern Lebanon, 28 June 2012. (Photo: Ali Hashisho) By: Amal Khalil Published Wednesday, March 13, 2013   Salafi Sheikh Ahmad al-Assir tested his supporters on the night of … Continue reading →

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Drawing a New Map of North Lebanon, Syrian Fighters Included

Posted on March 14, 2013 by uprootedpalestinians

A sniper of the Free Syrian Army, watches government positions during ongoing clashes with regime forces in the frontline neighborhood of Al Mtarall Adem on 28 February 2013 (Photo: AFP – Zac Baillie)   By: Radwan Mortada Published Wednesday, March … Continue reading →

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FILM: Palestinian Refugees: Time to Return NOW

Posted on March 13, 2013 by uprootedpalestinians

by deLiberation Tuesday, March 5th, 2013 A report by Chris Den Hond and Mireille Court, 27 min.10 million Palestinians. More than 5 million of them are refugees. And half of those are still living in camps. It is in Lebanon … Continue reading →

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