Lebanon: capital's last public sand beach under threat?

Lebanese activists and residents of a Beirut neighbourhood are concerned that a multi-million dollar resort near the coast is in breach of their rights to a free sand beach - which is the costal capital's last.

Local Authorities and the developer behind the project argue that the work is being carried out legally.

Some images courtesy of AFP/Getty. Video produced by Jilla Dastmalchi and Lamia Estatie.

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