Lebanon Elections

Hezbollah and allies lose majority in Lebanon parliament

Results of Sunday's election leave parliament split into several camps raising prospects of political paralysis and tensions that could delay badly needed economic reforms.

Early results of Lebanon's elections show significant loss for Hezbollah

Independents scoop up at least 10 seats, a major achievement considering they went into the vote fragmented and facing intimidation and threats by entrenched mainstream parties.

Lebanon’s 2019 crowd mounts challenge to old political elite

Independent and emerging candidates, many linked to the ‘October revolution’ in 2019, are expected to gain more seats than even before in Sunday’s polls, but it is unlikely this will bring sweeping change to the beleaguered country.

Lebanese abroad vote ahead of national polls held amid economic crisis

Thousands of Lebanese living in nearly 50 countries began early voting in the country’s closely watched parliamentary elections, days after a similar vote was held in 10 predominantly Muslim nations.

Lebanon's Aoun sees no reason to delay May polls after Hariri exit

Ex-PM Saad Al Hariri's announcement to boycott elections and to quit politics opens a new phase in Lebanon's politics and adds to the uncertainties in a country that is already facing a financial meltdown.

Lebanese parliamentary elections 2022: Hope or stagnation?

Many hold the view that elections are the last play at power, which may be the catalyst for a new independent government.