BEIRUT (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Construction of a new luxury resort on Beirut's waterfront could enclose the city's last free public beach, leaving only wealthy residents who can afford lofty daily fees to enjoy the Mediterranean shore.
The battle for Ramlet al-Baida beach on the Lebanese capital's highly developed shoreline is at the centre of the latest conflict between residents and municipal authorities.
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