Lizzie Porter, The New Humanitarian (formerly IRIN)

Lizzie Porter

The New Humanitarian (formerly IRIN)

Lebanon

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Recent:
  • Unknown
Past:
  • The New Humanitarian (formerly IRIN)
  • New Statesman
  • The Telegraph
  • News Deeply
  • Rough Guides
  • Middle East Eye
  • Women Under Siege

Past articles by Lizzie:

Despite government promises, lives in Sinjar remain on hold

A new deal was supposed to bring the trappings of peace to the Yazidi homeland in northern Iraq. Residents say little has changed. → Read More

Beirut was already struggling with a migration crisis and Covid, then the blast hit

Six weeks on from a devastating explosion in Lebanon’s capital, coronavirus-prevention measures are low on residents’ priority lists – and cases are rising. → Read More

“On the brink”: why Covid-19 is surging in blast-hit Lebanon

A new wave of coronavirus is further exposing government failings in the aftermath of the Beirut explosion. → Read More

In beleaguered Beirut, even the dead get no rest

Tuesday's colossal blast killed more than 150 people, left hundreds of thousands homeless - and also destroyed the Mar Mikhael graveyard → Read More

In Iraq, water woes and corruption gripes signal trouble in key city

Mismanagement in Basra comes as frustration grows at an Iraqi government struggling to deliver on many of the country's most urgent post-conflict priorities. → Read More

A Bureaucracy of Violence in Syria’s Military Intelligence-Run Prisons

Syrian military intelligence-run detention centers are responsible for some of the worst crimes committed by the security apparatus. Their highly bureaucratic operations, however, have helped build bodies of evidence against high-level officials. → Read More

Is it safe to visit the Palestinian Territories?

The Palestinian Territories are a storied place. But it's unclear how Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital will affect tourism. Lizzie Porter reports. → Read More

Why Lebanon thinks Saudi Arabia has imprisoned its PM

The debacle has catapulted Lebanon to the forefront of regional tensions between Saudi Arabia and Iran. → Read More

“I used to dream of death”: can Syria's torture victims hold the regime to account?

Former Syrian detainees are turning to the European justice system for help. → Read More

How dangerous is flying in high winds?

The sight of planes swaying in gales is unlikely to encourage nervous fliers. But how risky is flying in high winds? → Read More

Analysis: Unified Rebel Army Is Too Little, Too Late

After months of defeats, Syria’s opposition is trying to unite under the umbrella of a national army to fight pro-government forces. But internal divisions, the geographic distribution of rebel groups and involvement of foreign powers undermine its chance of success. → Read More

Dubai's best address? Inside the discreet designer suite in the world's tallest building

The Armani Dubai Suite, designed by Mr. → Read More

How the Saudis are making it almost impossible to report on their war in Yemen

The conflict is not getting anything like the media attention it deserves. → Read More

Fighters from Isil’s ‘terrorist unit’ can no longer escape from Syria to carry out attacks in Europe

Isil fighters can no longer escape Syria to carry out attacks in Europe such as those that took place in Paris and Brussels, according to a chief in the US-led coalition against the terror group. → Read More

Fighters from Isil’s ‘terrorist unit’ can no longer escape from Syria to carry out attacks in Europe

Isil fighters can no longer escape Syria to carry out attacks in Europe such as those that took place in Paris and Brussels, according to a chief in the US-led coalition against the terror group. → Read More

Iranian politicians censured after dashing to take selfies with top female EU diplomat

Iranian politicians have been criticised for unprofessional behaviour “unworthy of MPs” after they rushed to take selfies with a senior female EU diplomat. → Read More

Iranian politicians censured after dashing to take selfies with top female EU diplomat

Iranian politicians have been criticised for unprofessional behaviour “unworthy of MPs” after they rushed to take selfies with a senior female EU diplomat. → Read More

The truth about emergencies on planes

The trill is familiar: “Please listen to the following safety instructions...” But, particularly for frequent fliers, it's tempting not to tune in to the spiel that precedes every flight you will ever take. Because flying is safe. According to figures from the Civil Aviation Authority, there is an average of one fatality for every 287 million passengers carried to or from British airports. In… → Read More

Mapped: The world's most

Ahead of World Population Day 2015, we map the most and least densely populated countries, and offer advice on how to visit the latter → Read More

Hezbollah's museum: A resistance landmark or a dying image?

Hezbollah's museum is a tribute to its military victories against Israel, but not everyone agrees with their current strategy in the region → Read More