Ad-Doueir
Doueir
دوير | |
|---|---|
City | |
| Country |  Lebanon |
| Governorate | Nabatieh Governorate |
| District | Nabatieh District |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Fouad Mohammad Rammal[1] |
| Area | |
• Total | 10 km2 (4 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 420 m (1,380 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| Dialing code | +961 |
Doueir (Arabic: دوير, al-Dwayr), or Dweir, is a village of 7,500 inhabitants in Southern Lebanon near Nabatieh, and north of the Litani River. It is located directly next to the village of charquieh. Although Doueir is considered a small village, it is the home of many well-known Lebanese such as former Labour minister Ali Qanso, Mehdi Kanso, and the late nuclear physics scientist Rammal Rammal.
During the 2006 Lebanon War, Doueir was among the first targets of the Israel Defense Forces, with a family of 12 killed on July 13.[2][3][4] The village has since benefited from investment by the Italian government to build a new olive oil mill.[5]
References
- ^ Mayors want environmentally friendly waste treatment system
- ^ Report of the Commission of Inquiry on Lebanon pursuant to Human Rights Council resolution S-2/1
- ^ Blanford, Nicholas; Stephen Farrell (July 14, 2006). "Two sides — one war". The Times. London. Retrieved 14 January 2009.
- ^ Commission of Inquiry on Lebanon - Attacks on civilians and civilian objects - Doueir
- ^ "Italy funds new olive mill, generator in southern town". Daily Star (Lebanon). 26 August 2008. Retrieved 14 January 2009.
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