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President Aoun in Jordan to Deepen Ties, Address Refugee Crisis

This is Beirut, 10/06 15:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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President Joseph Aoun arrived in Amman on Tuesday for a high-level visit aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation with Jordan, particularly in addressing the ongoing Syrian refugee crisis and promoting regional stability. Aoun was received at Marka Military Airport with full honors by Jordan’s King Abdullah II. The visit included formal ...

Lebanon’s $4.5 Billion Price Tag: The Hidden Cost of the Syrian War

Christiane Tager, 23/05 23:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Since 2011, hosting Syrian refugees has posed a severe economic challenge for Lebanon. According to the latest World Bank report, the direct annual cost of accommodating these refugees is estimated at around $4.5 billion. However, this figure only accounts for direct expenses. When indirect costs are included, the total cost rises to roughly ...

Lebanon Resumes Repatriation of Syrian Refugees After Years-Long Pause

This is Beirut, 25/04 16:45 - Reading : less than a minute

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General Security (GS) has resumed the repatriation of Syrian refugees from Lebanon, marking a significant shift after years of suspension, Al-Jadeed TV reported on Friday. According to the report, the renewed efforts came after a prolonged halt in the implementation of the so-called “voluntary return” process, which was previously organized ...

Nearly 13,000 Syrians Fled to Lebanon Since Sectarian Massacre

This is Beirut, 18/03 17:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Nearly 13,000 Syrians fled across the borders to Lebanon since sectarian massacres on the Syrian coast earlier this month, Lebanese authorities said on Tuesday. A report from Lebanon's Disaster Risk Management Unit (DRM) obtained by AFP said 12,798 Syrians had arrived and settled in 23 different villages and towns in Lebanon's northern Akkar ...

From Rome, Mikati Calls for an End to Israeli Ceasefire Violations

This is Beirut, 2024-12-15 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati asserted that “full implementation of the ceasefire agreement and a halt to Israeli violations are of paramount importance to protect Lebanon's sovereignty and to facilitate the safe return of displaced persons.” “This responsibility falls directly on the two countries that sponsored this agreement, ...

Thousands of Syrian Refugees Flee Israeli Bombings in Lebanon

Vanessa Kallas, 2024-10-10 21:27 - Reading : less than a minute

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In just two weeks, nearly 400,000 Syrian refugees have fled Lebanon to escape heavy Israeli airstrikes. Many are making an exhausting journey to rebel-controlled northern Syria, marking a return to a war-torn country they fled in 2011.

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