Blogging Lebanon
since 2005
Blogging Lebanon since 2005
A “Profound Disconnect”
In a post for Now Lebanon, Michael Young explores the inconsistencies of Hezbollah’s arguments against the Special Tribunal for Lebanon (STL) and methodically exposes them as contradictory. Here’s one such inconsistency:
Mustapha Hamoui · Sep 24, 2010
All Those Accused Of Spying For Israel Are Arbitrarily Detained
But only the high-profile one, Fayez Karam (whose health is still subject to mixed reports) is getting public human-rights attention:
Mustapha Hamoui · Sep 24, 2010
Actually, It Will Be The End Of The World.
After the French Ambassador said yesterday that “it would not be the end of the world” if Hezbollah members were indicted by the STL”, a very concerned-looking Sleiman Franjieh had this to say to Marcel Ghanem:
Mustapha Hamoui · Sep 24, 2010
They Make Nicer Government Buildings Outside Of Beirut
Gorgia compares the monstrosity that is Electricite du Liban in Beirut with the charming building that houses Electricite Du Liban in Jezzine. Great pictures, check them out. I also like Tripoli’s Banque Du Liban more than Beirut’s
Mustapha Hamoui · Sep 24, 2010
Today’s Most Boring Headline
“Dental association holds convention” (Daily Star)
Mustapha Hamoui · Sep 24, 2010
Picture Of A Lebanese Soldier Biting Off A Snake’s Head
I found this via Matt who references it to Marco Villa’s blog.
Mustapha Hamoui · Sep 24, 2010
President Obama On the Peace Process
From his speech at the UN’s General Assembly:
Mustapha Hamoui · Sep 23, 2010
The Plot Thickens. Fayez Karam Taken To Hospital For “Emergency Health Condition”
On the same day that many Lebanese outlets announce that Mr. Aoun could have been privy to Mr. Karam’s relationship with Israel, the latter suddenly falls seriously Ill.
Mustapha Hamoui · Sep 23, 2010