Ep.344 (Video / IG Live): Bitar & Baabda with Najat Aoun Saliba & Melhem Khalaf

We're with Najat Aoun Saliba & Melhem Khalaf for Episode 344 of The Beirut Banyan. Click to watch: https://youtu.be/PqTrgZd23NU Apologies for the poor audio. This was taken from an Instagram Live session filmed in parliament during their fifth night sleeping there, and the internet connection was sub-standard. The quality improves as the discussion progresses. We discuss Tarek Bitar's sudden return, Baabda elections and their firm belief in institution-building and local agency. Najat Aoun Saliba & Melhem Khalaf are members of parliament. Fellow MP Paula Yacoubian also makes an appearance towards the end. Photo credit: Mohamad Yassin / L'Orient Today Help support The Beirut Banyan by contributing via PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/walkbeirut Or donating through our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/thebeirutbanyan Subscribe to our podcast from your preferred platform. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter: @thebeirutbanyan And check out our website: www.beirutbanyan.com