When the system stinks: Lebanese garbage protesters are calling for sustainable garbage management Anne Kirstine RønnFebruary 12, 2018 “We are not political parties. We are civil society organisations.”... Feature6 min read
Lebanese students divided over Prime Minister Saad Hariri’s return Anne Kirstine RønnJanuary 15, 2018 Lebanese students tell The Turban Times they are more reluctant to celebrate.... FeatureInterview6 min read
Brain drain in Lebanon: High outflow of university graduates hits the country’s economy hard Anne Kirstine RønnNovember 15, 2017 About one third of young Lebanese finishing a university degree end up working abroad.... Feature3 min read
How two besieged towns became the symbol of Hezbollah’s rise to power in the Syrian conflict Florian ElabdiSeptember 13, 2017 The story of how the Shiite militant group established a future stronghold on Syrian soil.... Feature10 min read
Indiana’s first mosque? Syrian Shi’a Muslims in Michigan City The Turban Times BlogMay 9, 2017 Michigan City, Indiana, was likely the site of Indiana’s first purpose-built mosque.... Historical View7 min read
LGBT rights in Lebanon: A silent revolt Anne Kirstine RønnApril 24, 2017 Lebanon is an interesting and progressive case for LGBT rights in the Arab region, but we’re not in La La Land.... Feature8 min read
The lives of Lebanon’s 250,000 migrant maids Anne Kirstine RønnJanuary 16, 2017 This is the story about Karen, the maid of my green grocer, her colleagues, those who fight for their rights, and those who fight against.... Feature7 min read
Will Lebanon’s new Christian president make Hezbollah stronger? Anne Kirstine RønnNovember 26, 2016 The election of Lebanon’s new president might change the political balance in the country.... Analysis5 min read
“Wall of Apartheid” to separate Palestinians from rest of Lebanon Jihad TahaNovember 22, 2016 Many are comparing it to the Israeli separation wall in the West Bank.... News Report2 min read
How to make feminist art in a cultural crossfire Anne Kirstine RønnAugust 31, 2016 Ramlet el Baida is an example of the way women are seen and treated in public spaces all over Lebanon.... Feature12 min read
