Battered by war and economic crisis, Lebanon holds first local elections in almost 10 years
- Lebanon began its first stage of municipal elections in nearly 10 years on Sunday, according to the interior ministry.
- A total of 9,321 candidates, including 1,179 women, are contesting in the elections.
- President Joseph Aoun stated the elections aim to 'give confidence to the people and internationally that Lebanon is rebuilding its institutions.'
- Candidate Mohammad Awali expressed concern over the responsibilities of the local council in the context of extensive destruction in his area.
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Lebanon holds local polls in first vote since Israel-Hezbollah war
BEIRUT: Lebanon on Sunday (May 4) began the first stage of long-delayed municipal elections, the first vote since a devastating war between Israel and Hezbollah and after a new national government was formed. Polls opened at 7am (12pm, Singapore time) for voters in the Mount Lebanon district, a heavil
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