July 20, 2010

Palestinian rights

A vote on extending the rights of Palestinians in Lebanon has been postponed.  At present, they are denied the right to own property, do not qualify for health care, and are banned by Lebanese law from working in a large number of jobs. 

Update: Lebanon's parliament has passed a law which will allow Palestinian refugees to work legally, but they will still be unable to work in the public sector or in professions such as medicine, law or engineering. They will also continue to be denied access to Lebanese state medical and educational facilities, and will be unable to buy property.