Published 2 years ago

Lebanon vote seen as last chance in crisis-plagued nation

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Lebanon's Sunni Muslim community is gearing up for Sunday's parliamentary polls. Former premier Saad Hariri stepped down from political life months ahead of the vote. His Future Movement party in March said it would boycott the election. Experts believe the move could empower political rivals, mainly Shiite Hezbollah.

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The Independent

Lebanon vote seen as last chance in crisis-plagued nation

In every household in Lebanon it's likely that one or more family members plan to emigrate — if they can get a passport

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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Reuters

Scarred by crisis, election newcomers aim to unseat Lebanon's elite

By Timour Azhari BEIRUT - Shot by security forces during protests over the 2020 Beirut port blast and frozen out of his bank savings during Lebanon's financial collapse, Firas Hamdan has plenty of grievances against the authorities. On Sunday, Hamdan hopes to start changing things for the better by winning a seat in parliament, one of several newcomers hoping to break the hold that

2 years ago·United Kingdom

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Associated Press News

Lebanon vote seen as last chance in crisis-plagued nation

In every household in Lebanon it's likely that one or more family members plan to emigrate — if they can get a passport. The bankrupt government hasn't paid the company

2 years ago·United States

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abc News

Lebanon vote seen as last chance in crisis-plagued nation

In every household in Lebanon it's likely that one or more family members plan to emigrate — if they can get a passport

2 years ago·United States

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IBTimes

Scarred By Crisis, Election Newcomers Aim To Unseat Lebanon's Elite

Shot by security forces during protests over the 2020 Beirut port blast and frozen out of his bank savings during Lebanon's financial collapse, Firas Hamdan has plenty of grievances against the authorities. On Sunday, Hamdan hopes to start changing things for the better by winning a seat in parliament, one of several newcomers hoping to break the hold that dominant sectarian politicians have on power at a May 15 parliamentary election.

2 years ago·United States

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National Post

Scarred by crisis, election newcomers aim to unseat Lebanon's elite

BEIRUT -- Shot by security forces during protests over the 2020 Beirut port blast and frozen out of his bank savings during Lebanon's financial collapse, Firas Hamdan has plenty of grievances against the authorities. Read More

2 years ago·Canada

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