Beirut 1991: The Amnesty That Ended Lebanon's Civil War

After 15 years of devastating civil war, Lebanon emerged into an uneasy peace in 1991. But how did a country torn apart by sectarian violence, foreign interventions, and shifting alliances manage to stop the fighting? This episode dives into the controversial Amnesty Law No. 84, which granted blanket immunity for war crimes committed during the conflict. Lucas and Luna explore the role of the Taif Agreement, the Syrian military presence, and the political calculations of warlords-turned-politicians like Nabih Berri, Walid Jumblatt, and Samir Geagea. They discuss the price of peace, the erasure of accountability, and how the amnesty shaped Lebanon's fractured memory. From the destruction of central Beirut to the disarmament of militias, this episode reveals the messy compromises that ended the war—and set the stage for future crises. A story of survival, silence, and the uneasy peace that followed.

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