Lebanon
Hezbollah’s Grip on Lebanese Politics Weakens in First Election Since Beirut Blast
Lebanese voters reacted to a huge array of problems – including an energy crisis, corruption, dizzying poverty levels and the Beirut port blast.
Man 'Robs' Bank to Withdraw His Own Money
There are limits on how much money people can currently withdraw from banks in Lebanon, prompting one man to go to extreme lengths to get his savings.
Photographing the Ruins of Beirut’s Devastated Nightlife
Lebanese photographer Anthony Saroufim pays tribute to the once-legendary venues damaged by the 2020 port explosion.
‘Crazy Love’: Crisis-Hit Lebanon Unveils Controversial New Tourism Slogan
The advertising company that created the slogan (for free) said it had been “near-impossible” to come up with something to promote Lebanon.
How a McDonald’s Knockoff Became the Immigrant Dream
With its sloppy burgers and friendly fat knight mascot, Alberta’s Burger Baron has amassed a cult following—and sheltered a generation of Arab immigrants.
Chaos in Beirut After Gunmen Open Fire at Protests Against Explosion Inquiry
A crowd headed to protest against the leading investigator into the Beirut port explosion came under fire by gunmen, with at least 6 deaths and 30 injuries reported.
Beirut’s Partially-Destroyed Grain Silos Could Collapse at Any Time
14 months after they absorbed much of a devastating explosion at Beirut’s port, little work has been done to secure buildings that have become a monument to Lebanon’s descent into the abyss.
‘I Can’t Take It Anymore’: Lebanon’s Biggest Public Hospital Is Running Out of Medicine
Lebanon is experiencing what’s been described as one of the world’s worst-ever economic collapses. Fuel, electricity, and now medicine, are all in short supply.
Fuel Trucks Finally Arrived in Lebanon and People Celebrated by Firing RPGs Into the Air
“We told them not to do these things because of the dangers but the youth are excited,” the head of a local tribe’s military wing told VICE World News via WhatsApp.
‘I Want All of Them Dead’: Remembrance and Retribution on the Streets of Beirut
On the ground with protesters and families as they mourn the victims of last year's port explosion – and demand someone finally be held accountable.
The Forever Collapse: One Year On From the Beirut Blast
A year after a devastating explosion tore through Beirut’s port, Lebanon is sinking deeper into an abyss seemingly without end.
Relatives of Beirut Blast Victims Tear-Gassed by Riot Police
Dozens of demonstrators were injured after a peaceful march including victims’ family members turned violent.