Under pressure, Netanyahu declared that “at the moment, the fire has been halted”. But the war on Lebanon continues and the aggression against Iran has only halted for the moment First published on socialiststruggle.org on […]
The cynical attempt to manipulate the liberation aspirations of the masses in Iran in order to impose a new regime of repression, subservient to Washington’s dictates, has failed. The offensive has produced a catastrophe on […]
Relief swept across Lebanon when a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah took effect on Wednesday 27 November. Thousands of displaced people headed back to their homes in south Lebanon, with many finding them destroyed or […]
The right-wing Israeli government has set about turning parts of Lebanon into rubble, as it has already done in Gaza following its decision to escalate its war against Hezbollah to a much higher level. The […]
On 15th May, Lebanese voters went to the polls in one of the strangest elections in recent years. The unprecedented social collapse in Lebanon over the last few years was the background to this election. […]
After being without a government for almost a year, the new Lebanese government of billionaire Nijab Mikati is already beset with crises, just a few months in. There has been no respite from the ongoing […]
A year ago, a huge devastating explosion started at Beirut’s port and ended with the loss of over 200 lives, with 7,500 injured and around 300,000 people made homeless. That evening of 4 August 2020 […]
Over the last year it seems as if just when all possible descriptions have been exhausted for the deteriorating social, economic and political crisis in Lebanon, a new downward turn in the situation develops. The […]
Over the last week, protests have re-emerged onto the streets of Lebanon. The increasing collapse of society impels the masses to challenge the continuing misrule of the sectarian establishment. Blockades of roads with burning tires […]
Like many countries around the world, 2021 has begun with a new lockdown being implemented across Lebanon, until the end of January. This is a result of a dramatic increase in the numbers of Covid […]
In the face of daily furious protests on the streets, one by one, Lebanon’s government ministers resigned, until the whole cabinet resigned on Monday 10 August, knowing it had no authority to continue. The government […]
The worst ever explosion in Lebanon’s history, on Tuesday in Beirut’s port, caused horrific devastation of both life and infrastructure. Over 157 people were killed, many are missing and around 5,000 injured. The whole port […]
“Let me speak frankly. The Lebanese do not expect fruitful results from this meeting. In the view of the Lebanese people, this meeting will be like those that came before it. And after, it will […]
After a pause for a little over a month with the covid-19 lockdown, new protests have erupted in Lebanon, as the situation for workers has become desperate. Unemployment has reached 30%, while hyperinflation is worsening, […]
A new stage of the economic crisis in Lebanon was reached on Monday 9 March, as the state defaulted on a £1.2bn euro-bond – the first default in the country’s history. This debt will prove […]
Last year, a mass, non-sectarian protest movement in Lebanon arose over the burdens of crippling taxes, a lack of services, high unemployment, and government corruption. The daily protests and street blockades forced the resignation of […]
Recent weeks have seen major cities and entire countries around the world shaken by mass revolts. The ruling classes are challenged by populations angry and embittered by combination of threats of oppression, years of austerity, […]
Build a united struggle of workers and youth – for a socialist alternative to communal divisions, poverty and war!
Interview with Tamer Mahdi, CWI member in Lebanon
Need to build an independent workers’ movement to confront terror, sectarianism and poverty
Workers’ unity against big business shows potential for anti-sectarian, socialist alternative
Teachers and other workers demand new pay scales
Build fighting, democratic trade unions!
For a workers’ programme that puts forward the socialist alternative
Build for 19 October ‘independent’ unions’ strike!
20,000 take to Beirut’s streets: A workers’ alternative is needed – A workers’ movement is necessary!
Against sectarianism and capitalism – for a workers alternative!
The conflict is between two sides of the same coin!
For the building of a mass workers alternative against sectarianism, war and poverty
Say No to Racism and Sectarianism! For Unity among Lebanese and Palestinian Workers!
CWI leaflet
No alternative on offer as the system repeats itself
Living conditions deteriorate due to neo-liberal politics and private sector mafia
Organise and develop mass democratic protests against war and capitalism in the Middle East
Build a united workers’ movement to fight for living wages
Politicians Qatar power-sharing deal no solution
For the Building of a United Workers’ Movement
Beginning of a United Workers’ Movement
Beginning of a United Workers’ Movement
Socialist alternative needed to growing confessional tensions
Government and opposition struggle intensifies
The following CWI leaflet was distributed in Arabic in Beirut on Mayday
Working people demand: “Let us live!”
Union leaders hand over initiative to opposition parties
Hizbollah and the Free Patriotic Movement (FPM) have planned mass street demonstrations for this week in opposition to Prime Minister Siniora and his weakened, imperialist-supported, March 14th or Future movement government.
Pro-western Siniora government hangs on by its fingertips
Only international working class can end conflicts
After nearly a month of carpet bombing the country, by air, sea and land, the enormous sound of the Israeli war planes is now sinking into the background with noises of people trying to go […]
As Israeli missiles continued to bombard Lebanon, an immediate ceasefire was demanded by an emergency demonstration of 100,000 people in London on 5 August.
’The politicians and generals are dragging us into the quagmire’
There has been rage and revulsion worldwide at the barbaric treatment by Israeli forces of innocent families in Lebanon fleeing in terror.
Consequences of war and poverty will lead to future protests
This year marks the 30th anniversary of Lebanon’s descent into 15 years of horrific civil war.
Lebanon rocked by assassination and huge protests. The workers’ movement has to give a lead
Huge 8 March demonstration marks setback for US imperialism
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