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Daily newspaper in Lebanon (1930–1940) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Al Nida (Arabic: النداء, lit. 'The Appeal') was a daily newspaper which was published in Beirut, Lebanon, in the period 1930–1940. The paper also had a French language edition. It is known for being one of the first Arabic newspapers which featured translations of Adolf Hitler's book Mein Kampf.
Type | Daily newspaper |
---|---|
Owner(s) | Kazem Al Solh |
Founder(s) | Kazem Al Solh |
Editor-in-chief | Kazem Al Solh |
Founded | 1930 |
Political alignment | Arab nationalism |
Language | |
Ceased publication | 1940 |
Headquarters | Beirut |
Country | Lebanon |
Al Nida was established by Kazem Al Solh in Beirut in 1930.[1] He also owned and edited the paper which ceased publication in 1940.[1] It was published daily in Arabic,[2] but also had a French edition.[1] The paper was consisted of eight pages.[2]
Al Nida had an Arab nationalist political stance.[3][4] Although the daily was based in Beirut, most of its readers were in Damascus, Palestine, Transjordan and Iraq.[2] From January 1934 Arabic translations of Adolf Hitler's book Mein Kampf were published in Al Nida.[3] It was translated into Arabic by Kamel Mrowa, an editor of the paper.[5] The publication of these texts led to criticisms in the country.[3] In response Kazem Al Solh published an editorial to explain his position in regard to the Hitler's ideology stating that he did not support Hitler's race-based theories.[3] On the other hand, Al Solh was a supporter of Hitler’s strategy to revitalize and preserve his nation and national identity.[3][6] The paper also covered other anti-Semitic materials.[7] During its existence Al Nida was banned several times.[2]
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