#Lebanon moves to ban 'Barbie' film for 'promoting homosexuality' | Reuters

>Lebanon's culture minister moved to ban the film "#Barbie" from cinemas on Wednesday, saying it "promotes homosexuality" and contradicts religious values.
https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/lebanon-minister-moves-ban-barbie-film-promoting-homosexuality-2023-08-09/ #censorship

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What were Berghof's main activities last year?

We discussed with experts #transitionaljustice pathways in #Ukraine, promoted #climate security in #Iraq and #Somalia, fostered social cohesion in #Lebanon and more!

👉Read our 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣2️⃣ #AnnualReport: https://fal.cn/3AqPf

#Lebanon 🇱🇧: @EUCouncil extends the framework for imposing #sanctions in view of the situation in the country until 31 July 2024.
The EU remains ready to use all its policy instruments to contribute to a sustainable way out of the crisis.
Read more 👇
https://europa.eu/!46r4W4

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EUCouncilPress/status/1682020676700618754

Tagreed Darghouth (Lebanese) - “Flowers to my Father” series, acrylic on canvas, 2022. Source: psikonauti.tumblr.com. #TagreedDarghouth #Lebanon #art #artist #mastoart

RT Claudio Francavilla
#Lebanon: European Parliament calls for @UN_HRC mechanism on #BeirutBlast, EU targeted sanctions against corrupt elite obstructing justice: https://www.europarl.europa.eu/doceo/document/TA-9-2023-0279_EN.html
3 years should suffice to prove domestic accountability "efforts" are going nowhere
Action needed, @JosepBorrellF https://t.co/zWhb8NY3n3

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/ClaFrancavilla/status/1679499018324303872

Lebanon is screaming out for stability as the country faces one crisis after another - But Western Media is calling for the IMF to subject the country to even more economic pain - Long past time for #US + their puppet States to stop their disastrous interference in #Lebanon ... https://t.co/fW2ahJleQi

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/wallacemick/status/1678309323062095872

Lebanon wracked by hyperinflation, a society on its knees and what do we in the #EU have to offer? The same old IMF story. Ordinary people never benefit from this kind of medicine. Neoliberal economic interference muat be tackled if the people of #Lebanon are to be free. https://t.co/6wXHgoO5m4

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/ClareDalyMEP/status/1674443958137528327

On the sidelines of #SyriaConf2023 today in Brussels also with the MFA of #Lebanon, Abdallah Rashid Bouhabib, on the refugee situation in 🇱🇧 as well as prospects for political solution of the Syrian conflict that forced millions of people to flee to neighbouring countries. https://t.co/afqIHCNStd

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/JanezLenarcic/status/1669431074752024604

RT UNSCOL
Taking note of the June 14 vote in Parliament, the International Support Group regrets that #Lebanon has yet to elect a #president after 12 inconclusive presidential #election sessions.
Read More 👇
https://shorturl.at/ejvyK

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/UNSCOL/status/1669602774533775360

https://t.co/TuvkU07xaf
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UNICEF Lebanon: Today, we launched the National Policy on Inclusive Education for Children with Special Needs in #Lebanon to provide inclusive and quality education #foreverychild, in partnership with @MEHE_lebanon and @EUinLebanon. https://t.co/OuIwvZUxjR
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#EPlenary: The EU recognises #Lebanon’s generosity and remains committed to helping Lebanon in hosting refugees.

The 7th Brussels Conference #SyriaConf2023, organised by EU, is taking place in the coming two days to mobilise further international support for Syrians in need.

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/JanezLenarcic/status/1668631642007814149

🤔Did you know that Zero waste initiative in #Lebanon was created to tackle severe waste management. It collaborates with local businesses, involving students in awareness campaign.
🏆Zero waste is finalist of #GreenSkillsAward 2023.
✅Vote: http://europa.eu/!qGj4T6
@EUinLebanon

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The situation in #Lebanon has drastically deteriorated in the last years.

📺Watch the recording of our event where Lebanese experts examined the roles of the state, political movements and the international community in alleviating the country's crises: https://fal.cn/3z1sd

It is stunning
RT @DrNWillburger: For #AncientSiteSunday the so-called temple of Bacchus at #Baalbek. The impressive building is one of the best preserved and largest #Roman temple ruins and part of a temple complex located in the Bekaa Valley, #Lebanon, an UNESCO World Heritage site since 1984. https://t.co/dWKaqo8cAx

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/Baroness_Nichol/status/1667889424087097344

#NationalDialogues attempted to bring communities together in #Lebanon. But they failed to bring change as they were driven by elites.

Our #MENA expert Nadine Francis-Pohle thinks civil society should play a role in Lebanese reform efforts in @AJEnglish@twitter.com: https://fal.cn/3yXdo

RT @amwajmedia: #Bahrain and #Lebanon mend fences with the restoration of full diplomatic ties.

The move follows an 18-month downgrade over criticism of the #Saudi-led war in #Yemen. Don't miss @amwajmedia's comprehensive report: https://amwaj.media/media-monitor/will-manama-press-on-expat-dissent-amid-rapprochement-with-beirut

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/patricialalond2/status/1666350914058219520

In view of the failure to tackle the deep-rooted corruption in #Lebanon, we ask the Commission what steps will it take, including possible sanctions against the Governor of the Bank of Lebanon. @thijsreuten @NachoSAmor 🌹🇪🇺🇱🇧

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/DomenecD/status/1666113029304471552

At Türkiye presidential inauguration, I had useful exchanges on bilateral/global issues with (among others):

🇺🇦#Ukraine Parliament Speaker @r_stefanchuk

🇰🇿#Kazakhstan President @TokayevKZ

🇱🇧 #Lebanon Prime Minister @Najib_Mikati

🇲🇪 #Montenegro President @JakovMilatovic

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