We're joined by Luna Safwan for Episode 114 of The Beirut Banyan, and we discuss citizen journalism, stumbling blocks to political reform and the role of women during the ongoing revolt.

Luna is an independent journalist and a freelance writer for Vice News Arabia.

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Music by Marc Codsi. Graphics by Sara Tarhini.