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      Aya Iskandarani

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      Aya Iskandarani is a correspondent for The National in Beirut, previously based in Abu Dhabi and Paris.
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      A woman during a demonstration against sexual harassment in Beirut. AFP
      Lebanon's first sexual harassment trial delayed by strike

      Economic crisis holds up landmark case after new legislation was brought in

      LebanonNovember 11, 2021
      Mansour Labaky was convicted this week of the rape and sexual assault of three children. Photo circa 1990 via Getty Images
      Call for extradition of convicted paedophile priest

      Mansour Labaky has received support from well-known media and religious figures in Lebanon

      LebanonNovember 11, 2021
      An activist takes part in a demonstration against sexual harassment, rape and domestic violence in Beirut in December, 2019. AFP
      Lebanon's first harassment trial since new law to begin on Thursday

      Sexual harassment was made a crime in the country last year

      LebanonNovember 10, 2021
      Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati meets Hossam Zaki at the government palace in Beirut. EPA
      Arab League attempts to mediate between Lebanon and Saudi Arabia

      Diplomatic dispute threatens to throw Lebanon into further economic turmoil

      LebanonNovember 08, 2021
      Passengers at Beirut airport told 'The National' they are worried about the diplomatic crisis. Reuters
      Play19:26:13
      Diplomatic crisis sparks concern for Lebanese abroad

      Row sparked by Lebanon's information minister creating uncertainty for businesses and families in the Gulf

      LebanonNovember 05, 2021
      Tracy and Paul Naggear, the parents of 3-year-old Alexandra, who was killed in last year's blast at Beirut port, chant slogans as they raise their fists during a protest. AP
      Play15:36:10
      Beirut blast families divided as probe suspended again

      Families held two rival vigils for first time in 15 months after push by Hezbollah to remove lead investigating judge

      LebanonNovember 04, 2021
      Lebanon's Prime Minister Najib Mikati speaks with France's President Emmanuel Macron during Cop26 in Glasgow. AFP
      Macron to send 'message of appeasement' to Gulf on Lebanon crisis

      Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain and Kuwait recalled their representatives from Beirut following pro-Houthi comments from Lebanese minister

      LebanonNovember 02, 2021
      Lebanese Information Minister George Kordahi's statement on the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen drew another strong response from a Gulf state when Bahrain called its citizens home from Lebanon. Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain and Kuwait recalled their representatives from Beirut last week. AFP
      Bahrain calls on its citizens to leave Lebanon 'immediately'

      Manama’s call is the latest development in Gulf backlash after Lebanese minister’s pro-Houthi comments

      LebanonNovember 02, 2021
      Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati arrives for the Cop26 summit in Glasgow. AFP
      Mikati and Blinken hold 'productive' meeting at Cop26

      Lebanese PM on diplomatic charm offensive in Glasgow to solve crisis

      LebanonNovember 02, 2021
      Lebanon's President Michel Aoun has urged direct talks with Saudi Arabia and the Gulf to resolve the diplomatic crisis. Photo: AFP
      Lebanon president calls on Saudi to resume direct talks

      Saudi Arabia recalled its ambassador over Lebanese minister’s Houthi remarks

      LebanonNovember 01, 2021
      Lebanese Information Minister George Kordahi has said he will not apologise for his remarks regarding Houthi rebels in Yemen. AFP
      UAE and Kuwait pull diplomats from Lebanon over Kordahi's Yemen war remarks

      Four Gulf nations have withdrawn envoys so far, following pro-Houthi rebel comments

      LebanonNovember 01, 2021
      Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan said Riyadh will not engage with the Lebanese government. AP
      Saudi minister: Dealing with Lebanese government 'not in our interest'

      Pressure mounts on Beirut to act after diplomatic row with Gulf states

      LebanonOctober 31, 2021
      Lebanon's Information Minister George Kordahi has put further strain on Beirut's ties with the Gulf. Photo: Reuters
      What does the diplomatic crisis with Saudi Arabia mean for Lebanon?

      The kingdom was a major investor in Lebanon but ties between them have strained over the past decade

      LebanonOctober 30, 2021
      Supporters of the Christian Lebanese Forces party attend a protest against the summoning of the party's leader Samir Geagea for a hearing by army intelligence over this month's Beirut street violence. Reuters
      Play20:06:02
      Lebanese Forces leader fails to appear in military court

      Hezbollah and the LF have traded blame over the deadly shootings in Beirut

      LebanonOctober 27, 2021
      Families of Beirut port explosion victims hold placards in support of legal action near the blast scene. AP Photo
      Aoun condemns political meddling in Beirut blast probe

      Politicians raise spectre of civil war if lead investigative judge is not removed from case

      LebanonOctober 26, 2021
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