In Tripoli, Residents Mourn the Destruction of a Vital River

In Tripoli, Residents Mourn the Destruction of a Vital River

The flow of the river following the winter rains is higher than it’s been in months. The soft sound of gurgling water fills the air, echoing the calm energy of the city. It matches the slow pace of Tripoli’s inhabitants on this quiet, prayerful Friday morning — peaceful, but with enough pulse to capture the city’s vibrancy. As one leaves the old souks, the Abu Ali River marks the boundary between the old town and the poorer eastern part of Tripo…