Civil society asserts itself in aftermath of Tripoli bombings September 18, 2013 12:11 AM By Misbah Ali The Daily Star TRIPOLI, Lebanon: Ever since terror struck Tripoli last month, with twin car bombings that ripped through the city targeting two mosques, killing 47 and causing severe property damage, residents have remained fearful with the tragedy leaving many traumatized. But the horrifying incidents have also compelled thousands of men and women to take to the streets and volunteer their services. This is a striking development in Tripoli, Lebanon’s second-largest city whose civil society has been notoriously ineffective in the public sphere, mainly due to the constant instability and fragile security situation making it impossible for many well-meaning activists to organize campaigns. Read more: dailystar.lb/News/Lebanon-News/2013/Sep-18/231666-civil-society-asserts-itself-in-aftermath-of-tripoli-bombings.ashx#ixzz2fCB3gJod (The Daily Star :: Lebanon News :: dailystar.lb)
Posted on: Tue, 17 Sep 2013 23:24:44 +0000
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