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Assad stadiums, cultural centers, streets... Names of places sparking debate in Lebanon

Since Dec. 8, several names associated with Syrian tutelage have been removed. While some advocate for extending the measure nationwide, others call for a broader discussion on the issue.

Assad stadiums, cultural centers, streets... Names of places sparking debate in Lebanon

The plaque of an obelisk paying tribute to former Syrian President Hafez al-Assad in Beirut's southern suburbs. (Credit: Archive photo X/@akhbaralyawm)

An obelisk in Beirut’s southern suburbs honors Hafez al-Assad, the former Syrian president and father of Bashar al-Assad, in the names of Rafic Hariri and Elias Hrawi. The monument, located on an avenue also named after the late Syrian president,...
An obelisk in Beirut’s southern suburbs honors Hafez al-Assad, the former Syrian president and father of Bashar al-Assad, in the names of Rafic Hariri and Elias Hrawi. The monument, located on an avenue also named after the late Syrian president,...