Bou Habib says all will vote in Dubai amid scenes of long queues
Foreign Minister Abdallah Bou Habib reassured Sunday that “polling stations in Dubai will not be closed before all Lebanese present in the consulate cast their votes,” amid scenes of long queues of voters who lined up in scorching heat.
Media reports said one of the lines outside the consulate stretched for around 1.5 kilometers.
Despite the long wait, most voters however appeared enthusiastic to take part in the electoral process.
Lebanon's National News Agency meanwhile reported that voter turnout had reached 42% in Abu Dhabi and 27% in Dubai around 1pm Beirut time.
Source: Naharnet
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