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‘As I talk to you now, Beirut is burning’
Following the devastating Beirut explosion, the Young Communist League speaks to Union of Lebanese Democratic Youth president ADNAN AL-MOKDAD about his organisation's response and the fast-moving political situation in Lebanon
'On Saturday August 8, perhaps more than 50,000 people took to the streets in protest, occupying two ministerial buildings before the army chased them off. There was also an intention to occupy the parliament building. The government responded to our protest with tear gas and brutality.'
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ON August 4 an explosion tore apart the Port of Beirut, leaving at least 158 dead, 6,000 injured and 300,000 people homeless according to the BBC. Meanwhile, Lebanon has been experiencing severe economic decline, with over 50,000 people protesting against the government on August 8. The YCL has launched an appeal for donations to fund relief, rescue and rebuilding work by the ULDY as well as support for affected and impoverished people.
ULDY is a progressive, secular, anti-imperialist youth organisation that has been part of the struggle in the region for social and economic progress for more than 30 years.
Adnan explained that the struggle in the Middle East is different to the struggle in Europe and countries like Britain. Imperialist interference and aggression is direct in the Middle East, in Lebanon, Syria and elsewhere.
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