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- A motorcycle shooter injured several people in Ain el-Rummaneh, Lebanon, with unclear motives. This incident highlights persistent societal and political tensions in the country. #Lebanon #AinElRummaneh #Violence
- A confrontation outside Rashin school in Zgharta interrupted voting, prompting army deployment to restore order. This incident underscores ongoing tensions in Lebanon, especially during elections. #Lebanon #Elections #PoliticalTensions
- Major General Edgar Laoundis inspected the electoral process in Meniyeh-Dinniyeh, meeting with officials to ensure smooth voting and demonstrate the government's commitment to order and public trust in the elections. #LebanonElections #StateSecurity #ElectoralProcess
- Former MP Ashraf Rifi participated in Tripoli's municipal elections, advocating for development over politics. He highlighted the need for qualified candidates and measures to protect diversity in Lebanon. #LebanonElections #Tripoli #CommunityDevelopment
- Voter turnout in northern Lebanon shows regional disparities, with an overall rate of 28.25%. Akkar stands at 37.66%, while Tripoli lags at 18.21% and Batroun leads at 41.38%. This highlights ongoing challenges in voter mobilization. #LebanonElections #VoterTurnout #PoliticalEngagement
- Reports indicate tensions at voting stations in Fenidq, Akkar, with more than 700 voters at each center. The army is managing the crowds to prevent escalations. #LebanonElections #Akkar #CrowdManagement
- Prime Minister Nawaf Salam stressed the significance of the elections in northern Lebanon, applauding security forces for tackling irregularities. He encouraged citizen participation, stating local engagement is vital for the country's development. #LebanonElections #NawafSalam #LocalDevelopment
- Lebanese Information Minister Paul Marquois met with counterparts from Kuwait, Bahrain, UAE, and Egypt to enhance media relations and collaboration, emphasizing Lebanon's role in regional partnerships for improved discourse. #MediaRelations #RegionalCooperation #Lebanon
- Tensions rose in Kfaryachit, Zgharta, as a voter faced ID issues, hindering their ability to vote. This incident underscores flaws in Lebanon's electoral process and calls for improved voter accessibility and identity verification measures. #LebanonElections #VoterAccess #ElectionIntegrity
- Voter turnout rates in North Lebanon reveal varied civic engagement: Akkar 30.34%, Tripoli 13.26%, Zgharta 27.24%, Bsharri 24.49%, Minieh-Dinnieh 31.43%, Koura 27.53%, Batroun 36.04%, potentially influencing upcoming elections. #LebanonElections #VoterTurnout #CivicEngagement