Personal Insults, Jokes & Freedom of Speech

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…

#LebanonProtests: Few Thoughts on Day 5

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…

Lebanon Protests: Don’t be Afraid Of What Comes Next

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, or if he was truly sincere about his call, one thing is for sure: Lebanon is experiencing a true revolution, one that transcended the country's traditional social divides and those in power are the ones scared shitless of what's to…

Al Hallab Offering Knefe To Roughly 10,000 #Tripoli Protesters

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 whomever needs it and showing support. Tripoli made the headlines yesterday with passives protests in Al-Nour Square and thousands continue to flock to the square today and all over Lebanon. PS: Easy on the Knefe guys, we don't want you…
Critiques

Lebanon Protests: Security Forces Using Excessive Force

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, ...
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In Pictures: Lebanon ‘Whatsapp’ Protests

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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Protests in Solidarity with #Lebanon Happening All Over the World

6 years ago
A protest took place earlier today in Montreal in solidarity with Lebanon and several protests are planned across the world to support the Lebanese people in his fight against the rotten political class. Here are ...
Critiques

The Government MUST Resign

6 years ago
The government has no other option but to resign at this point. They have to resign for failing to address the budget deficit, the economic crisis, the bread and dollar crisis, the traffic, the internet, ...
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