The North of Lebanon and Inflated Salafism

While the latest tragic events in Tripoli, Akkar and Beirut were frightening and worrying, they have been unfortunately expected to a certain extent. However, what is more alarming is the accompanying political rhetoric and the adopted preventive measures that fall short of deterring such violent clashes.  

Published in Arabic in NowLebanon on Tuesday, May 23, 2012 and translated to English By Farah Shoucair