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Lebanese Journalists Demand Apology from US Envoy Barrack

8/27/2025

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Journalists in Lebanon seek an apology from US envoy Barrack for his remarks urging them to “act civilized.”
The Lebanese presidency expressed regret over Barrack's comments, labeling them inappropriate.
The information minister condemned the remarks, while media unions and Hezbollah lawmakers called for accountability and a public apology.

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Journalists in Lebanon seek an apology from US envoy Barrack for his remarks urging them to “act civilized.”
The Lebanese presidency expressed regret over Barrack's comments, labeling them inappropriate.
The information minister condemned the remarks, while media unions and Hezbollah lawmakers called for accountability and a public apology.