Episode 56 - South Lebanon Army

The Lebanese Politics Podcast

Discussion on the SLA begins at 19:15. With the recent return and subsequent arrest of Amer Fakhoury, Nizar and Ben put the heated debate in the country into context by looking at the origins and history of the South Lebanon Army, with a particular focus on the notorious Khiam detention centre, and how the Lebanese have sought to address the issue of those who fled south following the Israeli withdrawal in 2000. Also covered: The suspension of Future TV, the suing of Nida al-Watan, STL opening a new case against Salim Ayyash, cabinet meeting on budget 2020—with the potential to have a budget passed in the constitutional deadline for the first time in 15 years—Hariri’s trips to Saudi and France, and the gas station strike. Resources on Khiam: Amnesty letter just after the Liberation: https://www.amnesty.org/download/Documents/140000/mde180082000en.pdf The Independent (Robert Fisk): http://willzuzak.ca/lp/fisk02.html Video - Liberation day (start at 12:30) - https://youtu.be/gRKzGwwSn0E?t=749 Music track: Zuhal by Elepheel, check out his other work @elepheel