{"id":12987,"date":"2021-10-01T01:03:27","date_gmt":"2021-10-01T04:03:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bambisafkar.ca\/?p=12987"},"modified":"2021-10-01T09:21:52","modified_gmt":"2021-10-01T12:21:52","slug":"beirutis-courage-is-inspiring","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bambisafkar.ca\/index.php\/2021\/10\/01\/beirutis-courage-is-inspiring\/","title":{"rendered":"Beirutis’ courage is inspiring!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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It is getting late, but Bambi does not want to go to sleep without thanking her sister Rania for sharing a moving picture from the sit-in that took place this past Wednesday in front of the Palais de Justice <\/em>of Beirut. Indeed, families of the victims of the surrealistic Beirut explosion, and dozens of citizens, gathered to support Judge Bitar, the lead investigator of the blast. As a reminder, the latter has been temporary suspended from his function because he wanted to interview politicians. This is a blatant political interference in the justice system. People refuse it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Anyhow, Bambi’s sister, Ms. Rania Berbery, was among the demonstrators. Yes, she was there as a citizen whose spouse AND daughter were injured on August 4, 2020, as a citizen who lost several friends, and (last but not least) as a photographer who could no help not to capture the historic moment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a reminder, Judge Bitar received death threats (i.e., from the Hezbollah). Related to this, Bambi read in the media that some people, present at this demonstration, chanted slogans against not just their corrupt leaders but also against the Hezbollah. Isn’t it sad that the innocent population of Lebanon is taken hostage of both the country’s ruling mafia and militia? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Well, in contrast with many of today’s Western’s countries (including ours) where fear is widespread (as a result of much political correctness), we cannot help not to be inspired by the courage of the people of tiny, bankrupt yet resisting Lebanon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Who knows? Perhaps we can think that the people of Lebanon have nothing to lose anymore. They already lost so much, including their loved ones! Is this why Lebanese people dare to demonstrate in support of their judges, showing solidarity with one another, even if freedom of expression is known to be under attack in their country? Anyhow, in addition to their anger right now, both courage and lucidity are notorious characteristics of Lebanon’s people. May their political lucidity help them in voting out all their corrupt (warlord) leaders. May their courage allow them to survive until their forthcoming elections, despite the sinking economic\/financial boat :(.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This being said, Bambi will now share the very moving picture taken by her sister. In it, you can see the faces of the 215 victims of the Beirut blast, Thank you Rania. Bravo to you and to your fellow citizens still demanding justice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best wishes to Judge Bitar!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A picture taken by Ms. Rania Azar-Berbery showing the 215 victims of the surrealistic Beirut port explosion at a sit-in in from the Palais de justice<\/em> of Beirut (Wednesday; September 29, 2021).<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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