Investigations
Lebanon: Assaulted for Being Different
Joe was chased by four guys on motorbikes for wearing clothes they did not like.…
The Shocking Practice of “Forced Puberty” in Northern Syria’s Camps
Young displaced girls, who have not yet reached puberty, are forced to take hormonal drugs,…
Iraq: Thousands of Diplomatic Passports Granted to God Knows Who
“It is unbelievable for Iraq to have such a large number of diplomatic staff,” said…
Egypt: Stay Silent or See Your Family Detained
Egyptian security forces employ two strategies to keep people in line. The first is to…
Iraq: Yazidi Victims of Genocide Still Cannot Go Home
While many former ISIS members and their families are returning home, most Yazidis remain in…
The Mysterious Billionaire who “Saved” Lebanon’s BankMed with an Audi Bank Loan
This investigative report, the second in the Daraj series Shadow Figures, profiles the Jordanian billionaire…
Lebanon: The Racism Will (not) Be Televized
Telenovellas are more oriented towards reality these days. Today’s stories take place in poor neighborhoods,…
Lebanon: Honorary Consuls Exploiting Women Migrant Workers
This investigation shows the complicity of some honorary consuls in the sponsorship system (Kafala) that…
Yousef Khalaf Boarded a Plane with $3.5 million in his Suitcase
While the Lebanese are denied access to their bank accounts and life savings, a Jordanian…
Lebanon: Silencing Journalists and Lawyers
From silencing opposition voices to subjugating the judiciary and imposing a patriarchal logic in dealing…