Lebanon: Strike Gone Sour

May 7 should have been a day for general strike and demonstration to contest the Lebanese government's economic policies, price rise and low wages. The situation quickly erupted into street fights between political factions and here's a review of what bloggers had to say about the escalating crisis. Full Story »

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Solana Larsen
3.3
by Solana Larsen - Oct. 1, 2008

This blog post helps the reader imagine what it must be like to stuck in the middle of conflicts in Lebanon. The words of the many quoted bloggers show bits of daily life, including the criticism of official sources, and amusing but angry sarcasm that results from frustration over endless political strife. (disclaimer: I work for Global Voices)

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