The sentencing of Lebanese TV correspondent Adam Chamseddine to three months in jail for “insulting” a security agency in a Facebook post .
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Foreign Picture Oscar Nominees Tackle Political Oppression, Injustice
Totalitarian regimes and mark on human psyche, nostalgic depictions of life in Mexico City riddled with socio-economic and racial divisions with much more.
Lebanon Parliament Approves New Government, Finally
Lebanon’s parliament gives new coalition government a way to start working with vote of confidence after a televised session to debate proposed policies.
Lebanon Agrees New Government as PM Vows Bold Reforms
The last big hurdle was a dispute over how Hezbollah’s Sunni allies should be represented in cabinet, resolved by the inclusion of Hassan Mrad.
Hints of Progress in Lebanese Government Formation This Week
This week will be decisive in efforts to form a government in Lebanon, representing a last chance to break the deadlock, Prime Minister-designate Saad said.
After Months of Deadlock, Lebanon Must Form Government
Lebanon’s PM-designate, Saad Hariri warned Tuesday a government must be formed as country faces tough economic situation after months of political deadlock.
Major Lebanon Protests Ignited Over Politics and Economy
Hundreds in Lebanon took to streets to protest a deteriorating economy and political stalemate that has country’s lawmakers struggling to form a government.
Lebanese Take to Streets to Protest Political Stalemate
Hundreds of Lebanese protested against a political stalemate that has prevented the formation of a new government seven months after elections.
US Cuts Funding To UN Agency Helping Palestinian Refugees
The Trump administration has cut funding to the U.N. agency that helps Palestinian refugees, calling the organization “irredeemably flawed.”
Some of My Poetry on the Immigrant Experience
Original poetry by Democracy Chronicles contributor Hassan Elhage, an undergraduate student at New York University with a strong interest in human rights, political ideology, and American and international politics.