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What takes Lebanese women to front line in protests?

Since the start of Lebanon’s protests Oct. 17, women have been on the front lines acting as a buffer between protesters and security forces.
Women gesture and chant slogans during a protest over deteriorating economic situation, in Beirut, Lebanon October 18, 2019. REUTERS/Mohamed Azakir - RC1F1358A730

BEIRUT — “The people want the downfall of the regime,” two young women chanted as they stood next to razor wire facing riot police in Beirut’s Riad el-Solh square under the gaze of the Prime Minister’s Palace.

Since the start of Lebanon's protests Oct. 17, women have been on the front lines acting as a buffer between protesters and security forces as well as leading many chants against the Lebanese government. 

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