The StreamWe look at the sectarianism that persists in Lebanon, undermining the country’s unity.Lebanese social media pages were filled recently with heated exchanges and views, with people commenting on developments that reflect the deep sectarianism in the country. From a Christmas decoration to stand-up comedy material to the right to citizenship, people in Lebanon are not holding back.Presenter: Stefanie DekkerGuests: Jean Marc Boulos – Content creator Rodrigue Ghosn – Actor and standup comedian Ramzi Kaiss – Lebanon researcher at Human Rights WatchPublished On 12 Dec 2025
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FRI · 2025-12-12 · 19:30 GMTBRIEF NSR-2025-1212-2342
NSR-2025-1212-2342News Report·EN·Conflict
How does sectarianism impact daily life in Lebanon?
On December 12, 2025, The Stream examined the impact of sectarianism on daily life in Lebanon. The program highlighted how sectarian divisions continue to undermine national unity, sparking heated debates on social media.
Al JazeeraFiled 2025-12-12 · 19:30 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
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On December 12, 2025, The Stream examined the impact of sectarianism on daily life in Lebanon. The program highlighted how sectarian divisions continue to undermine national unity, sparking heated debates on social media. Discussions ranged from reactions to Christmas decorations and stand-up comedy to citizenship rights, revealing deep-seated sectarianism. Guests Jean Marc Boulos, Rodrigue Ghosn, and Ramzi Kaiss discussed these issues with presenter Stefanie Dekker. The program aimed to explore how these divisions manifest in everyday experiences and contribute to ongoing tensions within Lebanese society. Human Rights Watch researcher Ramzi Kaiss provided expert insight into the issue.
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Ramzi Kaiss is a Lebanon researcher at Human Rights Watch.
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Jean Marc Boulos is a content creator.
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People in Lebanon are commenting on developments that reflect the deep sectarianism in the country.
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Sectarianism persists in Lebanon, undermining the country’s unity.
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Lebanese social media pages were filled recently with heated exchanges and views reflecting deep sectarianism.
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