Our April report focuses on Lebanon and the impact of a political and economic implosion.
In late 2019, the Lebanese government announced plans to tax WhatsApp calls, sparking mass protests against the economic turmoil and political corruption. These protests led to the then-government’s resignation. Half a year later, these protests ground to a halt. This wasn’t caused by political, economic and social change, but by the COVID-19 global pandemic. Continue to full report…