Episode 99 - Hezbollah, the Syrian regime and impunity in Lebanon
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Discussion on Hezbollah, the Syrian regime and political impunity in Lebanon begins at 16:45. Nizar and Timour are joined this week by political researcher and commentator Ziad Majed to discuss the lack of accountability over political assassinations in Lebanon, the differences between the roles of Hezbollah and the Syrian regime with regard to the country and whether Hezbollah is a weak point in its history. Also covered: the rollout of coronavirus vaccines, the removal of Judge Fady Sawwan from the Beirut port explosion investigation and Nasrallah's take on the slaying of Lockman Slim. Music track: Zuhal by Elepheel, check out his other work @elepheel
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