This is a conversation with Lebanese journalist Timour Azhari of Al Jazeera (previously The Daily Star) about the legacy of the October 17 uprising six months since it began. We spoke about the current state of Lebanese politics, the government’s response to the Covid-19 crisis, the country’s most vulnerable groups and what protesters might be expected to face once the pandemic is over.
You can read Azhari’s work on Al Jazeera here as well as his archives at The Daily Star here. He is also very active on Twitter with regular updates on Lebanese affairs.
Associated blog post: https://thefirethisti.me/2020/04/13/08-lebanons-october-uprising-six-months-later/
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