Many Arab celebs have spoken up with their response to Lebanon's #YouStink campaign. Some artists have joined the protestors and taken to the streets to picket themselves, while others have just releases statements on the escalating situation.
Get a streetside view of the garbage protests here.
Stars that are calling for a sustainable solution to the problem facing their country include pop star Haifa Wehbe (never afraid to put her views out there), talent show judge and songster Arab Alama, singer Moeen Shreif, and actor Tarek Soueid (who made his way to the picket line).
Now singing sensation Elissa has spoken up on the topic, but she's calling for a peaceful Ghandi-like approach to tackling the issue. She's been prolific on social media today with statements like, "Ghandi was able to change the face of the world using one weapon : peace ! Let's not destroy what is left in #Lebanon."
Before that she posted, "I know that the country needs to change but there is a big difference between chaos and change."
And, "Destroying Beirut and its heritage isn't going to help the country. Let us try peaceful resolutions."
Her fans seem to agree with her stance. Hundreds have shared her statements and added their own reinforcing comments like , "@elissakh Well said. Nothing will be better if their destroying the city in harmful situations. Hope everything will be recovered soon."
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