As-Safir
Defunct Lebanese newspaper (1974–2016) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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As-Safir (Arabic: السفير, lit. 'The Ambassador'), was a leading Arabic-language daily newspaper in Lebanon. The headquarters of the daily was in Beirut.[1] It was in circulation from March 1974 until December 2016.[2] The last issue of the paper was published on 31 December 2016. The online version was also closed on the same date.[2]
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Type | Daily newspaper |
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Format | Broadsheet |
Publisher | Dar Al Safir |
Editor | Talal Salman |
Founded | 26 March 1974 |
Political alignment | Pan-Arab |
Language | Arabic |
Ceased publication | 31 December 2016 |
Headquarters | Beirut, Lebanon |
Website | www |
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Aimed at political coverage, As-Safir dubbed itself the "Voice of the Voiceless", serving as a key news source for Lebanese in the Arab world. It espoused Arab nationalism and supported the Palestinians, aligning with the March 8 Alliance. Its rival an-Nahar is associated with the March 14 alliance.[3]