Most recent articles by Julia Neumann
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One month after the Beirut port explosion"We sweep trauma under the carpet and carry on"
You can see the port of Beirut from Mounir al-Khodr's roof terrace. His family's home, belongings and memories were damaged in the explosion. Julia Neumann reports from Beirut on what life has been like for him and his family since the catastrophic events of 4 August
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Aftermath of the Beirut explosion"Revolution is born out of suffering"
Following the explosion in the port of Beirut, the Lebanese are united in their anger with the politicians. Volunteers are sweeping up broken glass and removing rubble and stones from houses. While the political scene is trying to sort itself out, it is the Lebanese people who are rebuilding the country. Julia Neumann reports from Beirut
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Interview with Lebanese political scientist Bassel SalloukhWill a new Lebanon arise from the ashes of Beirut?
The explosions in Beirut killed more than 150 people, injured 6,000 and left 250,000 homeless. In interview with Julia Neumann, political scientist Bassel Salloukh talks about the consequences of this tragedy, the worsening political crisis – and the nature of political reality in Lebanon as the government slowly unravels
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Social unrest in LebanonBeirut – currency chaos, exploding prices and burning banks
In Lebanon, the local currency has slumped to a record low, people are losing their jobs and the price of food is skyrocketing. Despite the threat posed by the coronavirus, hundreds are taking to the streets in protest. Julia Neumann reports from Beirut
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Female protesters in LebanonSolidarity is the solution!
Women have been the driving force behind the popular protests in Lebanon for months. They are fighting for the rights of everyone – women, minorities, refugees or migrants. Julia Neumann reports from Beirut
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Interview with Lebanese activist Nizar HassanBeirut's ruling elite may be down, but they are not yet out
In the “Lebanese Politics Podcast”, co-host Nizar Hassan analyses political events in Lebanon. In interview with Qantara, he talks about solutions to the country’s economic crisis, the role of Hezbollah in the political negotiations and Lebanon's political prospects
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Lebanese comic artist Rawand Issa and "Not from Mars"Being illegal is unbearable
The Lebanese comic artist Rawand Issa loves black. Her illustrations are satirical, sometimes funny, sometimes sad, and above all introspective. Her graphic novels also raise political questions, however, and combine minor everyday emotions with major social issues. By Julia Neumann
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Tunisian rapper Boutheina El AlouadiRapping against sexism and Salafists
At the age of ten, she practiced breakdancing in a mosque and at 16, she began to rap. Boutheina El Alouadi is one of the few professional and politically courageous female rappers in Tunisia. This is where her dream came true – and yet she now would rather leave her country. By Julia Neumann