Attack on prominent Lebanese activist raises concerns
Assault on the independent politician in broad daylight triggers fears of a clampdown on free speech.
A prominent Lebanese activist and independent politician has been assaulted in broad daylight.
The opposition has called it part of a campaign of intimidation by the government against the continuing anti-establishment movement.
As Al Jazeera’s Zeina Khodr reports from Beirut, the assault has once again raised concerns about a clampdown on free speech.
Published On 9 Jul 2020