Posted By
Najib
Oct 24, 2019 08:11
We've entered Day 8 of the 2019 revolution and we're getting stronger and more determined by the day. The President's speech now was very disappointing with no signs of plans of actions being taken, and PM Hariri still hasn't shown any signs of resigning and forming a new government of technocrats and specialists. On the other hand, there are plenty of thugs trying to infiltrate the protests and cause trouble. Today a group of 50…
Posted By
Najib
Oct 23, 2019 05:20
It's been almost a week now since the protests started, and those in power are still trying to disperse the crowds and make them look bad in the media. Some are infiltrating the protesters, others are sending their reporters and journalists to provoke people and put it on TV and some politicians are labeling us as thugs. They have failed miserably so far but it is important to stay focused on the bigger image and…
Posted By
Najib
Oct 23, 2019 04:10
I think everyone knows by now what these protests' most popular chant was and it clearly upset a lot of people. Personally, I laughed the first five or ten times maybe but then it became repetitive and boring. However, I am glad in a way that the issue has stirred a new debate on personal insults and freedom of speech and I believe one of the many demands of this revolution should be to promote…
Posted By
Najib
Oct 22, 2019 04:08
Day 5 came to an end and so did the 72 hours ultimatum that PM Hariri had given. Here are few thoughts on what happened today and what's to come: 1- Government lost its last chance to save face: The first thing PM Hariri had to do was submit his resignation today. No one cares if they approve the reform paper or not, it's a matter of trust and this cabinet must be changed at…
Critiques
6 years ago
Few hours separate us from the deadline PM Saad Hariri has set for himself and his allies ever since the protests started. Whether he was hoping that protests will die out like they always do, ...
Baladi
6 years ago
Abdul Rahman Hallab & Sons in Tripoli were busy earlier this morning distributing Knefe to over 10000 people protesting in the streets. They had early posted a hotline few days ago offering free food to ...
Critiques
6 years ago
HRW issued a press release following recent clashes between security forces and protestors stating that Lebanese security forces have “beaten and arrested people, causing far more havoc than the protesters,” according to Sarah Leah Whitson, ...
Baladi
6 years ago
Lebanon witnessed a second day of protests today with over a million people taking the streets and asking the government, the President and the whole ruling political class to step down. Here are some of ...
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