Happy Eid? Hezbollah and the FSA caused holiday kidnappings

The presence of these men doesn't make for a happy Eid holiday in Lebanon.
Not These Kidnapping Festivals Again!
The crazy kidnapping spree that took place this week and still ongoing is scary on all levels. It’s what a country like Lebanon needs to take back its glories. And I tell you that I never felt like that in recent history.
It’s easy to blame the government, which I did, but let’s be realistic here.
Two parties are responsible, Hezbollah which legislated this state of lawlessness, and Free Syrian Army which has given Al-Mokdad family the unnecessary spark.
It’s easy to blame the government, which I did, but let’s be realistic here.
Two parties are responsible, Hezbollah which legislated this state of lawlessness, and Free Syrian Army which has given Al-Mokdad family the unnecessary spark.
Source: Lebanon Spring
Saudi Arabia: Women Traveling Alone in Saudi
The Middle East Experience blog contained a useful article with travel tips for women are traveling in the Middle East. I think the article gave good advice so I’ve chosen to share it with American Bedu readers.
The majority of the tips would apply for female travelers in Saudi Arabia but with some refinements based on the unique customs and traditions.
The majority of the tips would apply for female travelers in Saudi Arabia but with some refinements based on the unique customs and traditions.
Source: American Bedu
Syria’s Sharaa: Now you see him. Now you don’t
Syrian armed forces deployed near the borders with Jordan and Turkey have reportedly been put on high alert.
The $64,000 question is whether the measure is meant to block or slow the torrent of Syrian refugees flooding the two countries or seal escape routes for defectors, chiefly Vice President Farouk al-Sharaa.
The $64,000 question is whether the measure is meant to block or slow the torrent of Syrian refugees flooding the two countries or seal escape routes for defectors, chiefly Vice President Farouk al-Sharaa.
Source: Arab Saga
When Some Men Flirt
Sometimes, what is construed as flirtatious may be no more than some man fantasizing about cross-dressing.
Source: Ink on the Side
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