Public shaming in Beirut

The World

Anti-government protesters in Lebanon took to the streets back in October, but they’re also using the tactic of public shaming. When government officials show up at a public place like a restaurant or music performance, the call goes out on social media for protesters to show up and taunt the official directly. Rebecca Collard has the story from Beirut. 

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