Watch this graphic video of journalists from Al Jadeed being beaten. They were working on an investigative story about corruption among Lebanese customs officials. Details are still emerging but it appears they had taken to the streets outside the customs office with a bullhorn when officials refused to answer their questions. Moments later they are savagely attacked both by uniformed and plainclothes agents.
A crowd of journalists have taken to the streets this evening for a sit-in at the justice palace. And Al Jadeed has been covering the protest live all day, fighting the powers that be with a satellite signal.
In solidarity with their colleagues, LBC also covered the rally live:
But has since reverted to regular programming, a reality talent show (Star Academy):
OTV has a live cooking show with grandma:
Future TV has a live basketball match:
And Hezbollah TV has live preaching:
