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I didn’t know what “Allah Akbar” meant, either
Why is learning Arabic important today in France? Take me as an example: learning Arabic has not only made me aware of the French bias that I grew up with, but it has made me more empathetic.
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Attraction is always political
In Lebanon, a country in full collapse, it is impossible to have a romantic encounter without politics interfering in the relationship.
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Palestinians in Lebanon : being and wanting to truly exist
In the spring of 2021, an 11-day war between Israel and Palestine erupted, initiating a period of anxiety and anger for the approximately 260,000 Palestinian refugees in Lebanon. However, this conflict is also a source of hope and pride.
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In Ukraine, young people are turning their backs on the Russian language
Ukraine is a bilingual country, where many families speak Russian. But since the beginning of the invasion, young Ukrainians are leaving this language behind.
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Life in Bankrupt Lebanon
To fill the fridge serenely, withdraw cash at the ATM ; all trivial things that aren’t taken for granted anymore in Fadia’s family.
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Lebanon: From Spark to Implosion
September 2020, this is a year of crisis and delusions, highlighted by the explosion in Beirut, that Lebanese people went through.
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