More than 14 centuries after Islam prohibited the consumption of pork, pigs are once again making headlines across the Arab world – this time in the form of tweets.
Roba Al Assi [1] from Jordan is shocked with people's reactions towards the disease:
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OpusP [3] remarks on Egypt's decision [4] to cull swine saying:
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aaalana [6], from Aleppo, Syria, is excited the disease has not been detected in that country:
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Meanwhile, Lebanese habibh [8] sees the disease as a blessing in disguise, hoping it would curb some traditions, like the exchange of kisses when greeting people:
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Still in Lebanon, QifaNabki [10] brushes off swine flu as a smaller concern, noting:
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And this post will not be complete, if the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is not dragged into the matter. NewsatEleven [12] jokes:
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