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Since 1990, when Lebanon began its recovery from 15 years of civil war and political strife, the country's press has struggled to regain its formerly dominant position in Middle East journalism. A variety of private newspapers and radio and television stations exist today, many offering generally solid news coverage and criticism of the government. But…https://cpj.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/cpj-logo.png24001260