On this edition of Free City Radio you will hear an audio documentary that explores the realities of Palestinian refugees in Lebanon. This program was produced in 2005 with the support of The Electronic Intifada and @radiockut
This documentary specifically explores voices from the UNRAW recognized Palestinian refugee camp of Burj Shemali in south Lebanon, close to Tyre.
This edition is being shared from the archives in March 2022 within the context of Israeli Apartheid Week on university campuses around the world.
The systemic issues of economic and political marginalization facing Palestinian refugee communities in Lebanon remains similar today. In light of growing awareness about the state and condition of Palestinian refugee populations globally, I am sharing this documentary to highlight some specific community voices that directly speak to these realities in contemporary Lebanon.
Thank you to Mohamad Cheblak and Sawsan Kalache for their collaboration in producing this program in 2005.
The accompanying image was taken in southern Lebanon by Stefan, also in 2005.
Accompanying music at the end of the program was from a live set presented by Marcel Khalifé in Beirut in Dec. 2003 recorded by Stefan also.
