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BEIRUT — Outgoing Lebanese Prime Minister and head of the caretaker government Hassan Diab announced on Friday that German company Combi Lift, contracted by the Lebanese government with clearing the Beirut port of hazardous material, has discovered “dangerous chemicals” in a warehouse at the Zahrani oil facilities in the south…

BEIRUT — After her meeting with Lebanese President Michel Aoun to discuss the inability of President Aoun and Prime Minister-designate Saad al-Hariri to agree on the formation of a new government, U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon Dorothy Shea called on all politicians in Lebanon to put aside their differences and form…

In an exclusive interview, SyriacPress spoke with Leila Latti, Head of the Syriac Youth Union Association in Lebanon about the current situation in Lebanon and the needs of the Association. SyriacPress: How would you describe the current situation in Lebanon? Leila Latti: The situation in Lebanon, especially the economic situation,…

BEIRUT – President of the Universal Syriac Union Party Ibrahim Mrad received a delegation from the Neutrality for Lebanon Assembly at USUP’s headquarters. The Neutrality for Lebanon Assembly is an advocacy group for neutrality and federalism in Lebanon. According to a statement, the latest developments in national affairs were discussed…

CAIRO — The Arab League called on all political parties in Lebanon to act quickly to end the impasse over the formation of a government which is worsening the suffering of the Lebanese people. Lebanon is experiencing the worst economic crisis in its recent history, with political leaders failing to…

BETH KERKE, Lebanon — Syriac Maronite Patriarch Mor Béchara Boutros al-Raï took to Facebook on Monday to reach out for help for the Lebanese people, writing via the Maronite Patriarchate Facebook page. “The Lebanese people are not your opponent but your friend,” began the message. “Lebanon has offered a lot…

BEIRUT — In Lebanon, the “Hand in Hand” campaign to combat the food insecurity crisis in the country continues apace. On Monday, institutions of the Syriac community in Lebanon distributed relief aid baskets to 60 families on the occasions of feast of St. Ephrem the Syriac. The day also coincided…

TRABLOS, Lebanon — On Monday, members of the Universal Syriac Union Party (USUP) and the Syriac community in Lebanon distributed financial support to needy families in Trablos (Tripoli). Twenty-seven families each received $37 USD. Over the last year, the Lebanese economy has all but collapsed. While the official exchange rate…

BETH KERKE, Lebanon — The Syriac Maronite Patriarch Béchara Boutros al-Raï stated that the Lebanese Army is the only legitimate force responsible for defense in Lebanon. “It is not permissible to legislate or cover the presence of illegal weaponry alongside the Lebanese Army,” Al-Raï stated. The Patriarch added that the…

BEIRUT – President of the Universal Syriac Union Party (USUP) Ibrahim Mrad holds Lebanon’s defense minister responsible for his personal safety. Mrad said in a personal statement that the Defense Minister is accountable for any possible attack on his life. Mrad has been threatened with his life numerous times. Mrad…