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Mass protests in Lebanon

Mass protests in Lebanon

FromThe Real Story


Mass protests in Lebanon

FromThe Real Story

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Length:
50 minutes
Released:
Oct 25, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

This week millions of people were out on the streets of Lebanon demanding change. A lack of jobs, crumbling public services, rising living costs and rampant inequality had brought out people from all sections of the society. The proposed budget with more taxes, including one on WhatsApp, is seen as the straw that broke the camel’s back. Since the end of a fifteen year long civil war, Lebanon has relied on a unique set of arrangements to maintain peace and a balance of power among its various sects. But under the banner of 'everyone means everyone' the protesters are turning on the political class as a whole and uniting across sectarian divides. So is Lebanon in the midst of a revolution? Julian Worricker and guests discuss what this uprising means for Lebanon and the region.
Released:
Oct 25, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

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Global experts and decision makers discuss, debate and analyse a key news story.