Gathering seen as move of defiance by terror group as Beirut seeks to mend relations with Riyadh after ties hit a new low in October when minister criticized Saudi war in Yemen
UN's refugee agency says at least 1,570 individuals, including 186 Lebanese nationals, embarked on illicit journey or tried to leave country in smuggler boats during 2021
Lebanese pound trading at 30,000 to 1 US dollar on the black market after drastically dropping in value in recent years amid political and financial mismanagement
Televised speech by Free Patriotic Movement head Bassil signals unprecedented level of frustration with group, suggests 2006 alliance credited with maintaining peace in jeopardy
Leaving behind homeland's failing economy and political uncertainty, over 12,000 Lebanese have relocated to nearby Mediterranean island in past 2 years
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