Reports

VideosExclusive: Shops Reopen in Damascus, Revival After the Fall of the Regime

Elie Ziadé 12/12 20:19 - Reading : less than a minute

Commercial activity is picking up vigorously in the central markets of Damascus, where shops have reopened and are once again attracting customers. However, the recovery remains more hesitant in Christian neighborhoods like Bab Touma. Political uncertainty and a fragile economic situation are holding back merchants, who are still reluctant to ...

Shipping Delays: The Struggle of Online Shopping in Lebanon

This is Beirut 12/12 19:26 - Reading : less than a minute

Online shipments to Lebanon have been facing significant delays, causing frustration for both sellers and shoppers. Now that a ceasefire is in place, will this issue be resolved?

Videos33 Years Later: Souhail Hamawi's Return to Life

Rayan Chami 12/12 00:30 - Reading : less than a minute

Lebanon Syria Prisons Detainees Kidnapped

Souheil Hamawi recounts his 32-year ordeal in Syrian prisons, a journey of unimaginable suffering, resilience, and eventual liberation. From his abduction in 1992 to his emotional return in 2024, his story sheds light on the horrors he endured and the hope he ultimately reclaimed.

ExclusiveFather Siraj Dib from Damascus: 'As Long as We Have Faith, We Have Hope!'

Elie Ziadé 11/12 22:50 - Reading : less than a minute

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However, in Bab Touma, a district with a strong Christian majority in the eastern part of Old Damascus, a sense of apprehension and waiting prevails in the almost deserted streets. Most shops and churches remain closed, awaiting a stabilization of the political and military situation. This is Beirut spoke to the residents of this neighborhood, ...

ExclusiveThe Story of a Christian Community in Damascus, After Assad...

Elie Ziadé 11/12 22:25 - Reading : less than a minute

Damascus

Father Siraj Dib, a Maronite priest of the Archdiocese of Damascus, shares a powerful testimony about the situation of Christians in the Syrian capital after the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime. In this exclusive interview, he reflects on the liberation of Syria, the hopes and fears of the residents of Bab Touma and the uncertainty surrounding ...

VideosThe Media Glossary: Saydnaya Prison

Lyne Sammouri 11/12 19:45 - Reading : less than a minute

What is the prison often described as a symbol of torture, fear and inhumane practices? What is Saydnaya Prison, and why is it gaining renewed attention following the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime?

Will Southern Lebanon Ever Be Safe for Farming Again?

This is Beirut 11/12 19:45 - Reading : less than a minute

South Lebanon

Thousands of dunams were burned, livestock were lost and farmlands were destroyed. The war dealt a severe blow to Lebanon’s agricultural sector, further crippling an already fragile economy.

Syrians Flock to Damascus Old City After Rebel Takeover

This is Beirut 11/12 15:17 - Reading : less than a minute

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Four days after an Islamist-led rebel alliance overthrew Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, scenes from Damascus depict daily life in the city, with Syrian rebel forces present in various neighborhoods of the capital.

VideosDebunked: Where Is Bashar al-Assad?

Rayan Chami 10/12 11:04 - Reading : less than a minute

Bashar al-Assad Debunked Syria Russia

Viral claims of a plane crash, a secretive escape and surprising images have fueled speculation about the whereabouts of former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. What is really happening, and where is Assad? Let’s debunk the fake claims.

Hundreds of People Queue at the Syria-Turkey Border

This is Beirut 09/12 15:55 - Reading : less than a minute

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Following the announcement of the fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, hundreds of Syrians who sought refuge in Turkey are now heading back home.