The fate of Palestinian refugees divides Lebanese

Latest update : 2010-07-15
The Lebanese parliament on Thursday began debating a new bill aimed at improving conditions for the thousands of Palestinian refugees in the country. Politicians are proceeding carefully, though, as this is a very sensitive issue in Lebanon.
Discrimination and restrictions
There is also growing concern that Lebanon’s Palestinian refugee camps are now becoming increasingly fertile recruiting grounds for the region’s extremist militant groups.
Date created : 2010-07-15