by Asharq Al-Awsat | Jun 4, 2017 | Middle East
Beirut – Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri described the northern region of Akkar as an “example of national adherence” for standing by the state and preserving coexistence. He said during an iftar dinner in the region that the area, which lies in the northernmost...
by Asharq Al-Awsat English | Jun 2, 2017 | Saudi Arabia
The Saudi National Campaign announced launching a new humanitarian relief project Lebanon’s overly populated and deprived area, Akkar, said the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) on Friday. Through its office in Lebanon, the campaign drew up plans to construct a much needed...
by Caroline Akoum | Nov 14, 2016 | Middle East
Beirut- More than 1,500 Syrian refugees are facing a new displacement phase that was imposed on them by the Lebanese authorities for most likely security reasons. Refugees were notified that they should evacuate their encampment in the northern district of Akkar,...
by Caroline Akoum | May 30, 2016 | Middle East
Beirut-Lebanon’s fourth and final round of municipal elections ended on Sunday after voters in the North and Akkar Governorates cast their ballots amid a calm situation and a turnout of around 40 percent. While the competition was mainly development-based in many...
