AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoLebanon’s Amnesty Debate: Lebanon is set to pass its largest amnesty in 35 years, with parliament and the president expected to approve a draft that could reduce death and life sentences and free thousands—though families of victims and some protesters say justice is being traded away. Ceasefire Strains on the Ground: Despite ceasefire talk, Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon killed Lebanese army personnel, with Hezbollah rejecting the latest deal and Lebanon’s president calling it a sovereignty breach. Regional Solidarity & Rights: The Muslim World League condemned attacks on Lebanon and its army, while human rights groups urged Yemen’s Houthi authorities to release detained UN and civil society staff, warning aid delivery is being choked. Culture Through Food: In Ottawa, a Lebanese family bakery is turning Lebanese pies into a community hub—proof that everyday tastes can carry heritage across generations. Libraries as Lifestyle: A regional look at reimagined Middle East libraries highlights spaces designed for gathering—cafés, gardens, and public courtyards—where reading becomes part of daily life. Women in Service: India’s Major Abhilasha Barak received a UN Military Gender Advocate award for her work with UN peacekeeping in Lebanon.
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