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Lebanon’s parliamentary consultations at the Baabda Palace on Thursday will see the deputies of Hezbollah and Amal Movement, as well as a number of Sunni and independent representatives, name caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati to head the next government. Two other groups will also designate Mikati, including the National Moderation…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Mikati Favorite to Retain Position as Lebanese PM

Lebanon will soon embark on a mission to designate a new prime minister, who will be tasked with forming a new government. Prime Minister Najib Mikati's government is now operating in a caretaker capacity after parliamentary elections were staged last month. President Michel Aoun is tasked with calling parliamentary blocs…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Lebanon: Parliament’s Opposition Figures Fear Return of Shiite Duo-Aoun Majority

Lebanon’s opposition deputies have expressed fears of a “new deal” between the Shiite duo - represented by Amal and Hezbollah - and the Free Patriotic Movement (FPM), which would grant them the necessary majority to tailor the future government and elect a new president of the republic in October. Those…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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Factbox-What is the make-up of Lebanon's new parliament?

Lebanon's next parliament will feature fragmented blocs including a smaller share of seats for Hezbollah and its allies, a more empowered pro-Saudi party and a surprise showing for reform-minded first-time MPs.

Reuters

Hezbollah, Allies Likely to Lose Parliamentary Majority in Lebanon

Iran-backed Hezbollah and its allies are likely to lose their majority in Lebanon's parliament following Sunday's elections, three sources allied to the group said on Monday, in a major blow to the party that reflects anger with ruling parties. Losses for the pro-Iran coalition - combined with unexpected wins for…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Lebanon's Hezbollah, allies likely to lose parliamentary majority

Iran-backed Hezbollah and its allies are likely to lose their majority in Lebanon's parliament, three sources allied to the group said on Monday, in a major blow to the heavily armed faction that reflected widespread anger at ruling parties.

Reuters

Lebanon is desperate for change but Sunday’s election is unlikely to help

Scarred by crisis after crisis, the Lebanese go to the polls with no end in sight to the political paralysis

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Factbox-Who is running in Lebanon's election?

Lebanon holds a parliamentary election on May 15, with candidates vying for 128 seats that are divided among 11 religious groups according to a sectarian power-sharing system.

Reuters

Lebanese Vow 'Revenge' against Ruling Elite at the Ballot Boxes

Joe, a Lebanese man in his 30s, is determined to "seek revenge" against his country's ruling elite by voting for forces of change and the opposition in Sunday's parliamentary elections. Joe, who hails from the region of Jezzine, east of the southern city of Sidon, told Asharq Al-Awsat: "I want…

Asharq Al-Awsat

AAB merges with Irish firm FPM

The deal creates a new hub across the island of Ireland

Insider UK

Security Tensions Spike in Lebanon as Elections Draw Near

Security tensions are mounting in Lebanon as the parliamentary elections, set for May 15, draw near. More security incidents are being reported as the date approaches. The latest took place on Saturday against a convoy of head of the Free Patriotic Movement MP Gebran Bassil as he was paying an…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Geagea to Asharq Al-Awsat: Arabs Are Not Concerned with Lebanon of Qassem Soleimani

The Lebanese Forces’ main slogan for its electoral campaign – “We want and we can” – has emphasized the political party’s willingness and determination to bring about change in the upcoming polls, as stated by the LF leader, Samir Geagea, in an interview with Asharq Al-Awsat. “The Lebanese people today…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Former Leading Aounists to Wage Lebanon's Elections as Part of Opposition

A group of former leading members of Lebanese President Michel Aoun's Free Patriotic Movement (FPM) will wage the upcoming parliamentary elections in May as part of the opposition. The former Aounists will join the forces of "revolution and change" and the opposition, believing they have major chances in achieving a…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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