Infographic: a decade into the Cedar Revolution
Ten years ago, the Syrian Army withdrew from Lebanon and the so-called Cedar Revolution blossomed across the tiny Meditarranean country, demanding democracy. Every time Lebanon has tried to rise from the ashes of its 29-year occupation by Syria, political turmoil brings it back down and pushes the Cedar Revolution’s dream of democracy further away. Follow the infographic as it lays out the events that shaped Lebanon’s political and security scene since 2005.
Source: Now.
For Nepali migrant workers, 2022 Fifa World Cup in Qatar is game of death
Since Qatar received the honor of hosting the 2022 FIFA World Cup, thousands of foreign construction from Nepal and India have perished. Despite Qatar’s promises to investigate the deaths and collect statistics, the small Gulf country has not delivered. It has also promised to reform the controversial Kafala system, in which laborers are tied to their employers and have restricted movement. Many around the world, outraged by the unsafe conditions for migrant laborers in Qatar, have called for FIFA to move the 2022 tournament to another country.
Source: Global Voices
Egypt’s new capital city revealed
Egypt revealed Friday its plans for a glitzy, modern new capital city east of Cairo. The new city will use sustainable energy sources and promises to provide over one million stable jobs, as well as alleviate congestion in overpopulated Cairo.
Source: Egyptian Streets
