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LBCI
23-04-2025
- Politics
- LBCI
In Cairo, FM Rajji outlines Lebanon's sovereignty policy and calls for Arab solidarity
Foreign Minister Youssef Rajji affirmed that Lebanon's new government is pursuing a clear policy based on asserting the state's sovereignty over all its territory, ensuring that weapons are exclusively in the hands of the state and that only the state holds the authority to decide on matters of war and peace. He also stressed the government's commitment to the National Pact, the Taif Accord, and genuine power-sharing between Lebanon's various communities—principles that bolster national unity and meaningful participation. Speaking at the 163rd session of the Arab League Council of Foreign Ministers in Cairo, Rajji reiterated Lebanon's commitment to peaceful and diplomatic solutions and the full implementation of U.N. Security Council Resolution 1701 in all its provisions and clauses. He emphasized that Lebanon's legitimate security institutions, particularly the Lebanese Army, are determined to carry out these national responsibilities. Rajji also addressed Israel's ongoing aggression against Lebanon, stressing that while Lebanon has fully adhered to the terms of the cessation of hostilities agreement, Israel continues to undermine it through daily violations of Lebanon's sovereignty and territorial integrity. Rajji called on the international community to pressure Israel to halt its aggression and to compel it to fully, immediately, and unconditionally withdraw from all Lebanese territory, as well as to return to the 1949 Armistice Agreement. He also reaffirmed Lebanon's unwavering support for the Palestinian people and their just cause in establishing an independent state while rejecting any forced displacement or resettlement of Palestinians in another country. Rajji expressed Lebanon's rejection of any foreign interference in its internal affairs, emphasizing the importance of adopting a policy of positive neutrality, mutual respect for sovereignty, and shared Arab interests. He also stressed the need to build strategic partnerships with Arab states and to prevent any attempts to undermine their regimes or sovereignty.
Nahar Net
17-04-2025
- Politics
- Nahar Net
Fifty years of amnesia: AUB commemorates Lebanon civil war
by Naharnet Newsdesk 17 April 2025, 16:38 The American University of Beirut (AUB) launched Fifty Years of Amnesia, a series of events commemorating the 50th anniversary of the outbreak of the Lebanese Civil War (1975–1990). The initiative, organized by the Department of History and Archaeology in partnership with civil society organizations, student societies, artists, and activists, seeks to break the decades-long silence around one of the most formative and devastating periods in Lebanon's modern history. The official launch took place on April 14, 15, and 16, 2025, at AUB's West Hall, marking the symbolic anniversary of the Ain el-Remmaneh bus incident that ignited the war. Over the course of a year—through April 2026—Fifty Years of Amnesia will feature exhibitions, lectures, workshops, concerts, and other public initiatives both on and off campus. These events aim to encourage critical reflection, historical dialogue, and collective remembrance in a country where the war remains unacknowledged and largely undocumented. 'While the Lebanese Civil War officially ended in 1990 with the Taif Accord, which ushered in a new political arrangement, there has been no state-sponsored effort to recognize the conflict's complex legacies or to honor its many victims. Instead, Lebanon adopted an official policy of forgetting—a willful amnesia that has silenced discussions about justice, memory, and accountability,' the organizing committee noted, adding, 'This is not just a commemoration; it is an invitation to remember, to question, and to engage. We hope to open space for all generations to confront the past and imagine a different future.' Members of the public, students, artists, researchers, and institutions are invited to contribute to this initiative. Proposals for events or collaborations are welcome and may be submitted to histarc@
National News
17-04-2025
- Politics
- National News
Fifty Years of Amnesia: AUB commemorates the Lebanese Civil War in a yearlong series of events
NNA - The American University of Beirut (AUB) launched Fifty Years of Amnesia, a series of events commemorating the 50th anniversary of the outbreak of the Lebanese Civil War (1975–1990). The initiative, organized by the Department of History and Archaeology in partnership with civil society organizations, student societies, artists, and activists, seeks to break the decades-long silence around one of the most formative and devastating periods in Lebanon's modern history. The official launch took place on April 14, 15, and 16, 2025, at AUB's West Hall, marking the symbolic anniversary of the Ain el-Remmaneh bus incident that ignited the war. Over the course of a year—through April 2026—Fifty Years of Amnesia will feature exhibitions, lectures, workshops, concerts, and other public initiatives both on and off campus. These events aim to encourage critical reflection, historical dialogue, and collective remembrance in a country where the war remains unacknowledged and largely undocumented. "While the Lebanese Civil War officially ended in 1990 with the Taif Accord, which ushered in a new political arrangement, there has been no state-sponsored effort to recognize the conflict's complex legacies or to honor its many victims. Instead, Lebanon adopted an official policy of forgetting—a willful amnesia that has silenced discussions about justice, memory, and accountability," the organizing committee noted, adding, "This is not just a commemoration; it is an invitation to remember, to question, and to engage. We hope to open space for all generations to confront the past and imagine a different future." Members of the public, students, artists, researchers, and institutions are invited to contribute to this initiative. Proposals for events or collaborations are welcome and may be submitted to [email protected] ---------------------
MTV Lebanon
03-04-2025
- Politics
- MTV Lebanon
Rahi receives Editors Syndicate, renews call for national dialogue
Maronite Patriarch, Cardinal Mar Bechara Boutros Rahi, met with the Editors Syndicate, headed by Joseph Al-Kosseifi, at Bkerki to discuss the country's deteriorating situation. Al-Kosseifi urged the launch of a national reconciliation conference to support the government's efforts and build a resilient state amid regional and international transformations. Patriarch Rahi reaffirmed the need for such a conference, warning that foreign allegiances remain a key obstacle to national unity. He added that, failing internal consensus, international efforts may be necessary. Commenting on regional developments, Al-Rahi expressed concern over the state of Christians in Syria, saying recent violence has left communities anxious. In Lebanon, the Maronite Patriarch emphasized there is no fear for Christians and renewed his call to unify arms under the state, as per the Taif Accord, stressing that the solution must be diplomatic. He concluded by encouraging Christian youth to join state institutions and called on the state to provide real opportunities for all Lebanese.
National News
03-04-2025
- Politics
- National News
Al-Rahi receives Editors Syndicate, renews call for national dialogue
NNA - Maronite Patriarch, Cardinal Mar Bechara Boutros Al-Rahi, on Thursday met with the Editors Syndicate, headed by Joseph Al-Kosseifi, at Bkerki to discuss the country's deteriorating situation. Al-Kosseifi urged the launch of a national reconciliation conference to support the government's efforts and build a resilient state amid regional and international transformations. Patriarch Al-Rahi reaffirmed the need for such a conference, warning that foreign allegiances remain a key obstacle to national unity. He added that, failing internal consensus, international efforts may be necessary. Commenting on regional developments, Al-Rahi expressed concern over the state of Christians in Syria, saying recent violence has left communities anxious. In Lebanon, the Maronite Patriarch emphasized there is no fear for Christians and renewed his call to unify arms under the state, as per the Taif Accord, stressing that the solution must be diplomatic. He concluded by encouraging Christian youth to join state institutions and called on the state to provide real opportunities for all Lebanese.
