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Akkar: 3,569 Register for Municipal Elections as Dozens Win by Acclamation

This is Beirut, 08/05 17:20 - Reading : less than a minute

Akkar Lebanon Municipal Elections Interior Ministry

Akkar’s Governorate announced that 3,569 candidates have registered for the upcoming municipal and mayoral elections, according to figures released by the Ministry of Interior after the close of nominations. Of these, 44 municipal councils and 48 mukhtar lists secured victories by acclamation, eliminating the need for voting in those areas. On ...

Akkar Under Pressure: Over 24,000 Syrian Refugees in One Month

This is Beirut, 29/04 13:15 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime on December 8 did not defuse the Syrian displacement crisis in Lebanon. Since March 10, 24,975 Syrians (or 5,188 families) have fled Syria’s coastal areas to seek refuge in northern Lebanon. These displaced people are spread across about thirty border towns and villages, particularly in Akkar, along the ...

Ministry of Agriculture Calls for Support of Locally Grown Potatoes

This is Beirut, 21/04 13:55 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

Agriculture Lebanon Akkar Potatoes Farmers

As the potato harvest gets underway, Lebanon’s Ministry of Agriculture on Monday called on citizens to support locally grown produce—particularly potatoes cultivated in the Akkar Plain, a region known for its high-quality agricultural output. In an official statement, the Ministry praised the dedication of farmers in Akkar, highlighting their ...

5,000 Syrian Refugees Flee to Northern Lebanon in 24 Hours

This is Beirut, 01/04 22:20 - Reading : less than a minute

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A report published by the Disaster and Crisis Management Unit, led by Akkar Governor Imad Labaki, confirmed on Tuesday that 5,000 Syrian refugees fled coastal areas of Syria within 24 hours, bringing the total number of arrivals since March 10 to 20,496 – including 4,085 families, among which 165 Lebanese families. These refugees have spread ...

New Border Agreement Between Lebanon and Syria Following Jeddah Agreement?

Natasha Metni Torbey, 31/03 16:55 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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The issue of borders between Lebanon and Syria remains one of the most complex aspects of relations between the two countries. Today, this topic has resurfaced, particularly following Saudi Arabia’s intervention, as the Kingdom increasingly asserts itself as a key mediator in the region. In fact, a significant step was taken in this regard last ...

Over 6,000 Syrians and Lebanese Fled to Lebanon from Syria

This is Beirut, 10/03 17:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Akkar Governor Imad al Labaki revealed that the Disaster Management Room in Akkar recorded around 1,476 displaced families (6,078 individuals) from Syria, including 40 Lebanese families and 1,184 Syrian families. In an interview with the National News Agency, Labaki addressed the issue of displacement from Syria to Akkar, stating that "The ...

Family Killed by Gas Tanker Explosion in Akkar

This is Beirut, 02/03 16:25 - Reading : less than a minute

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A woman and her three children were killed on Sunday in the explosion of a gas tanker in the village of Doussa, in Akkar. The cause of the tragedy, which raises serious concerns about the transport of hazardous materials and security methods applied, is still unknown. An investigation has been launched. The explosion triggered fires in the ...

Israeli Warning Fire Targets Joint Lebanese-UNIFIL Patrol in South

This is Beirut, 2024-12-10 10:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Israel Hezbollah Akkar Ceasefire Lebanon

The Israeli army on Tuesday opened fire on a joint patrol of the Lebanese army and the Polish unit of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), which was attempting to open the highway linking Aitaroun to Bint Jbeil. The highway had been blocked by Israeli forces last Thursday. This marked the first time since the ceasefire ...

Fires All Over Lebanon

This is Beirut, 2024-10-26 18:10 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Several fires broke out in different parts of Lebanon today. One of these blazes is devastating the wasteland between Zekrit and Jeita in the Keserwan region. The cause of the fire is not yet known. Civil Defense vehicles, backed up by army helicopters, are attempting to extinguish the flames. Another fire broke out in the town of Farhat, in the ...

ISF Foils Smuggling Operation of 38 Syrian Nationals by Sea

This Is Beirut, 2023-12-03 19:20 - Reading : less than a minute

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The Internal Security Forces (ISF) raided a building in the Wadi al-Rihan area in Akkar on Thursday, apprehending 38 individuals of Syrian nationality, including 5 minors. These individuals were hiding in the building, awaiting their smuggling to Europe via death boats when the ISF caught them, according to a statement by the General ...

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