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Syrian director Waad al-Kateab on ‘For Sama’, a tale of humanity beyond war

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"What a life I've brought you into. Will you ever forgive me?" That was the harrowing question that Waad al-Kateab asked her newborn daughter in a documentary, "For Sama", which has been shortlisted for an Oscar. The journalist and filmmaker recorded some 500 hours of footage, documenting Aleppo's violent and deadly siege at the hands of the Syrian regime and Russian forces. It's a visual letter about the human cost of the ongoing conflict, and it's dedicated to her daughter Sama. The director spoke to us about her tale of humanity beyond war.

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Also in this edition, Lebanon has been rocked by some of the worst violence since protests began two months ago. Over the past days, images have been pouring out of security forces using tear gas, rubber bullets and water cannons against crowds. The opposition movement accuses the ruling elite of corruption and mismanagement, while continuing a call for an independent government.

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