Voices from the Square, Part 21 with Elia Haber for The Beirut Banyan, bringing conversations directly from Martyrs Square.

Elia speaks to Mohamad Shibly - 40-year old chief accountant. Mohamad shares his thoughts on protestors' ability in preventing parliament from convening to discuss a proposed amnesty law. He also reflects on five weeks of demonstrations and what independence day means this year for Lebanon.

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