Ḥarakat Amal, 1975-2002 /
"Amal, meaning 'hope,' is the popular name of the Shiite political party otherwise known as 'Movement of the Disinherited.' The party was founded in 1973 by the Shiite cleric Mūsá al-Ṣadr, drawing its initial political strength through its close ties with Iran. Amal evolved...
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| Format: | Video DVD |
| Language: | Arabic |
| Language Notes: | In Arabic, with optional subtitles in English and French. |
| Series: | Aḥzāb Lubnān.
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| Summary: | "Amal, meaning 'hope,' is the popular name of the Shiite political party otherwise known as 'Movement of the Disinherited.' The party was founded in 1973 by the Shiite cleric Mūsá al-Ṣadr, drawing its initial political strength through its close ties with Iran. Amal evolved into a militia during the Lebanese Civil War, achieving national credibility during the reconciliation conferences in Geneva and Lausanne. The Amal Movement now holds a significant number of parliamentary seats, due largely to the number of people it represents and its successful resistance to the Israeli occupation of the south"--Container. |
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| Item Description: | Cataloged from videodisc container and disc label. Videorecording. |
| Physical Description: | 1 videodisc (180 min.) : sound, color & black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 insert. |
| Format: | DVD. |