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

Yıl 2022, Cilt: 7 Sayı: 14, 340 - 347, 30.01.2022

Racha El Halabı

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

Öz

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.

Anahtar Kelimeler

TRT, Whatsapp, Lübnan, Social Media

Kaynakça

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