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Photos: Army Day Official Parade

Mustapha — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 12:14:57 +0000

Today is the first day of August, Lebanon’s Army day. On the balance of what happened in the last few years, do you think the army deserves to be celebrated or does it need more work?

(Photos: Mahmoud Tawil, AP)

Photos: Lebanese Army In Tripoli

Mustapha — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 21:59:26 +0000

The Lebanese army has finally managed to restore the calm in Tripoli. Here are some pictures of how they did it.

(Photos credit: Reuters)

Photos: Wild Fires In Lebanon, Aley, July 2008.

Mustapha — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 13:36:11 +0000

Wild fires near Aley are causing civil-war-era mines to explode and are proving hard for the firefighters to contain. Here are some pics:

(Photos from Reuters, Getty Images and AFP)

Photos: Mouallem’s Visit To Lebanon

Mustapha — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 11:34:33 +0000

Here are some pictures from the Syrian Foreign Minister’s “landmark” visit to Lebanon, from the protests of families with relatives jailed in Syria to the handing of the official letter of invitation to President Sleiman.

(Photos by Reuters)

Lebanese Government Official Photograph

Mustapha — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 13:12:43 +0000

And they all finally said ‘cheese’.

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Photos: The Wedding Of President Sleiman’s Daughter

Mustapha — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 08:48:01 +0000

Mabrook to the newly weds. It’s good for a change to see all our politicians celebrating together in a glitzy environment.

Previously Unseen Tripoli Conflict Photos

Mustapha — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 08:07:49 +0000

The New York Times put up a slide show today on the conflict in Bab El Tebbane. Some of the pics, like the one below of “Sunni militias” are chilling.

Sowar: Stunning Civil War Photos

Mustapha — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 07:51:26 +0000

With all this talk of a deja-vu fighting, Sowar, a specialized photo magazine has published a special issue on the civil war. You can check a sample of the issue online for free here, or go to their website for print editions.

PS: if you think you have a website that will interest the readers of this blog, please don’t hesitate to send me the link like the people from Sowar Magazine did.

Hayfa Celebrates The New President

Mustapha — Tue, 27 May 2008 06:42:22 +0000

The Lebanese pop artist (who’s a fan of Hassan Nassrallah) celebrates the election of a new president her own way (h/t j.k). This gives you an idea about the wave of new songs that will hit the Lebanese airwaves soon.

Celebrating The Return Of Life + Presidential portrait

Mustapha — Wed, 21 May 2008 19:51:05 +0000

A couple of photos to mark this day

White balloons are released in Martyr square to celebrate the return of life to Beirut (Seriously, who comes up with all these gimmicks?)

Gen. Michel Sleimen gets an unofficial presidential portrait as he prepares to move to Baabda.

(Source and more pics)

Photos: Worldwide Pro-Government Sit Ins

Mustapha — Tue, 13 May 2008 12:13:09 +0000

Here are pictures of some of the ad-hoc protests that took place in support of the Lebanese government in various places around the world.

Opposite the White House, Washington D.C

10 Downing Street, UK’s PM Office, London

Paris, in front of the Iranian embassy:

The Hague, The Netherlands:

The Arguileh Revolution

Mustapha — Mon, 12 May 2008 10:06:15 +0000

Nothing sustains a Hezbollah revolution like an Arguileh (Hookah)

Revolution part 1 (Beirut Central District):

Revolution part 2 (Airport Road):

(Photo Source: New York Times)

At Ransacked Future TV Office, Hariri Photos Down, Assad Photos Up

Mustapha — Fri, 09 May 2008 10:12:01 +0000

In case you still believe that this has nothing to do with Syria and Iran.

Photos Credit: Reuters (source)

A Gift From Tehran

Mustapha — Thu, 08 May 2008 08:13:06 +0000

Bridge banner reads: “A gift from the municipality of Tehran to the righteous, resisting Lebanese people”

(From L’orient le Jour via Lebanon-update)

Photos: Lebanese Stuck In Airport

Mustapha — Wed, 07 May 2008 17:36:56 +0000

They are so far amused. How long will the smiles last?

(Source: Reuters)