Lebanon
Map of Lebanon (© bpb)Map of Lebanon (© bpb)
Heiko Wimmen
Lebanon – History and Politics
Lebanon’s history and politics have been shaped by inner-state conflicts, often further stirred by the strategic interests of external actors. Since 2006 the country has been divided into two rivaling political camps. Political institutions have hardly been able to act since then. The armed conflict in neighboring Syria has contributed to a worsening of the situation.
Paul Tabar
Regulations and Policies on Syrian Refugees in Lebanon
Lebanon is neither a signatory to the 1951 Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees nor to its 1967 Protocol. Moreover, it neither has a specific legislation nor administrative articles in place to manage a refugee influx.
Marc Petzoldt
Refugee Crisis in Lebanon 2013-2016 and the Role of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
In 2016, Lebanon hosts more than one million Syrian refugees, representing 25 percent of the population. This is the world’s highest number of refugees per inhabitant. The Syrian conflict is now entering its sixth year and humanitarian operations in Lebanon are transitioning from ‘emergency’ to ‘protracted’ crisis interventions. This report argues for the continuation of support to Lebanon to maintain peace, security and stability; support is required from the international community to cover humanitarian needs for the most vulnerable populations in Lebanon, particularly Syrians refugees.
Rebecca Roberts
Second class refugees: Palestinians in Lebanon
There are over 450,000 Palestinians in Lebanon over half of whom live in camps. The legal status and living conditions for Palestinians are difficult. Some of the 50,000 Palestinians refugees from Syria who fled the conflict, have sought refuge in the refugee camps in Lebanon, increasing the pressure on space and infrastructure.
Kurzdossiers
Zuwanderung, Flucht und Asyl: Aktuelle Themen
Ein Kurzdossier legt komplexe Zusammenhänge aus den Bereichen Zuwanderung, Flucht und Asyl sowie Integration auf einfache und klare Art und Weise dar. Es bietet einen fundierten Einstieg in eine bestimmte Thematik, in dem es den Hintergrund näher beleuchtet und verschiedene Standpunkte wissenschaftlich und kritisch abwägt. Darüber hinaus enthält es Hinweise auf weiterführende Literatur und Internet-Verweise. Dies eröffnet die Möglichkeit, sich eingehender mit der Thematik zu befassen. Unsere Kurzdossiers erscheinen bis zu 6-mal jährlich.