- TRT Akademi
- Vol: 7 Issue: 14
- Lebanon in Times of Change: An Analysis of the Role of Social Media in "October the 17th Revolu...
Lebanon in Times of Change: An Analysis of the Role of Social Media in "October the 17th Revolution"
Authors : Racha El Halabi
Pages : 340-347
Doi:10.37679/trta.1063994
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Publication Date : 2022-01-30
Article Type : Other
Abstract :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.Keywords : TRT, Whatsapp, Lübnan, Social Media