Lebanon in Times of Change: An Analysis of the Role of Social Media in "October the 17th Revolution"

Racha El Halabı

doi:10.37679/trta.1063994

Lebanon in Times of Change: An Analysis of the Role of Social Media in "October the 17th Revolution"

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In the analytical article below, we review the "17th of October Revolution" in Lebanon, protests of which erupted in 2019, addressing some of the facts and occurrences from the perspective of digital platforms and activists in the cyberspace. This article will examine several axes: platforms’ role in initiating protests and controlling the street’s rhythm, platforms becoming an alternative to traditional media, and the fake news that spread among activists.

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TRT Arabi spikeri Racha El Halabi'nin TRT Akademi dergisi için kaleme aldığı yazıdır.

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Primary Language

Turkish

Subjects

Communication and Media Studies

Journal Section

Other

Authors

Racha El Halabı This is me
Türkiye

Publication Date

January 30, 2022

Submission Date

September 15, 2021

Acceptance Date

January 2, 2022

Published in Issue

Year 2022 Volume: 7 Number: 14

DOI

https://doi.org/10.37679/trta.1063994

IZ

https://izlik.org/JA39DF67ZD

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APA

El Halabı, R. (2022). Lebanon in Times of Change: An Analysis of the Role of Social Media in "October the 17th Revolution". TRT Akademi, 7(14), 340-347. https://doi.org/10.37679/trta.1063994

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