Kataeb and Ahrar students assaulted by police while protesting the new history book. - 5 views
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Daniel Bou Diab on 11 Mar 12On Saturday March 10, 2012, the Lebanese Kataeb Student Sector organized a protest to the new history book proposed by the government. The book, which ignores the plight and sacrifices of a large slice of the Lebanese people throughout Lebanese history, the Kataeb included, was signed on by a government committee and was to enter a vote for its official recognition. What was a peaceful demonstration in Beirut's central district quickly turned violent when the Lebanese security forces suddenly obstructed the demonstration's originally approved course.