His claim is that he’s not fleeing justice as a fugitive but rather escaping a racist and rigged system. It’s hard to know which of those narratives is true. James Bond (or James Bond villain?)
Lebanon articles on Democracy Chronicles
News about the struggle for better democracy in Lebanon. Lebanon has suffered from the violent conflict in neighboring Syria. Lebanon's precarious power sharing agreements are a potential tinderbox and corruption and mismanagement are the norm. Also check out our section on World Democracy or our articles on the Middle East.
Countering Global Kleptocracy: Protests fueling new era of unrest
An interesting post looks at the resurgence of democracy protests. Using key examples, it highlights what protesters are doing to avoid conflict.
Breaking: two weeks of protests lead to Lebanon’s Prime Minister Saad Hariri’s resignation
Breaking: following two weeks of unyielding protests against misrule and corruption, Lebanon’s Prime Minister Saad Hariri tabled his resignation today.
Lebanese protests continued for the seventh straight day on Wednesday
Lebanese protests continued for the seventh straight day on Wednesday, as thousands of people attended demonstrations in several cities across the country.
A Government Plan to Address Grievances of Protesters in Lebanon Falls Short
A Whatsapp tax sparked by protests in Lebanon last week. Government has enacted a plan to tackle grievances but HRW’s Lama Fakih argues they fall short.
Lebanon: protesters ask for fall of regime and investigation into corruption
Following a Whatsapp tax Lebanese pursued protests Friday over mismanagement of crisis and political corruption. They demand the fall of the Hariri regime.
Lebanon fails to comply with law on the right to access to information
Lebanese authorities have largely failed to comply with the country’s Right to Access to Information Law, and haven’t been implemented after its passage.
Lebanon: End Systemic Violence Against Transgender Women
Transgender women in Lebanon face systemic violence and discrimination, Human Rights Watch, Helem, and MOSAIC said in a report and video released today.
Mashrou’ Leila is Lebanon’s Latest Free Speech Victim
The world famous Lebanese band, Mashrou’ Leila, has become the latest victim of Lebanon’s criminal defamation and insult laws.
How Lebanese Law Discriminates Against Mothers
Prominent rights group raised their voice against law discriminating Lebanese women married to foreigners and denying their children citizenship.