Matthew Kynaston
Lebanon
‘I’ll Do it Again,’ Says Man Who Held Up Bank to Withdraw His Own Money
Faced with huge medical bills for his sick family, Bassam al-Sheikh Hussein held up a bank to withdraw his own savings, and walked free. He speaks to VICE World News about becoming an unlikely public hero.
Matthew Kynaston
8.19.22
Lebanon
Man Becomes Public Hero After Holding Up Bank to Withdraw His Own Money
Bassam al-Sheikh Hussein was hailed by some in Lebanon despite taking bank workers hostage during a 6-hour siege, indicating the scale of the country's total financial meltdown.
Matthew Kynaston
8.12.22
Lebanon
Her Brother Was Killed in Cold Blood, But His Killers Still Walk Free
Lokman Slim was shot multiple times as he made his way home, the latest victim of a string of assassinations. His family suspects a powerful political group was behind his murder.
Matthew Kynaston
4.15.21
Lebanon
Photos: Protesters Rage Against ‘Gangster’ Politicians in Lebanon
After months of economic and political malaise, anti-government demonstrations have broken out across the country.
Matthew Kynaston
3.9.21
Uganda
What It’s Like To Be Young and Hopeless in the World’s ‘Youngest’ Country
As Uganda's President Museveni settles into his fourth decade in power, VICE World News spoke to the young voters that Bobi Wine needs to carry on his movement
Jonah Kirabo
Matthew Kynaston
1.27.21
Lebanon
Lebanon's Revolution Started a Year Ago, and It's Not Over Yet
Despite government resignations, systemic failures in governance are yet to be addressed.
Matthew Kynaston
10.19.20
Lebanon
'We Don’t Know When We're Going to Die' – Young Activists in Lebanon Explain What They're Fighting For
Around 77 percent of young people in Lebanon want to leave the country.
Matthew Kynaston
10.7.20