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Bassil hits out at LF for losing Bsharri seat

Free Patriotic Movement Jebran Bassil has hit out at the Lebanese Forces after they lost a seat in Bsharri, the stronghold of the LF and Samir Geagea's hometown.

The LF lost the expected seat to William Tawk, a Marada-allied candidate, after having said they won at least 20 seats, which makes them the largest Christian bloc in the new Parliament at the expense of the FPM.

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Final results: Interior Ministry announces all 128 MPs

Interior Minister Bassam al-Mawlawi announced on Tuesday the final results of the parliamentary elections.

Below are the names of the 128 MPS as announced by the minister:

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Lebanese Pound declines to 29,500 after elections

As Lebanon awaits the final results of its parliamentary elections, enormous difficulties lie ahead.

The value of the Lebanese pound dropped on Tuesday, reaching 29,500 to the U.S. dollar.

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Mawlawi announces some final results, says no ballot boxes missing

Interior Minister Bassam al-Mawlawi on Monday announced the officials results of parliamentary elections in seven electoral districts, as the counting of votes continued in the remaining districts.

“We have managed to organize the elections in a very good way despite the difficulties,” Mawlawi said at a press conference.

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LADE reports 'flagrant violations' in Sunday's elections

The Lebanese Association for Democratic Elections, LADE, which was monitoring the parliamentary elections, said Monday it has registered many irregularities and violations during the polls.

LADE said its members were threatened and attacked by several groups, mostly in areas controlled by Hizbullah and Amal.

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Hariri: Withdrawal decision was correct and it shook dysfunctional structures

Al-Mustaqbal Movement leader ex-PM Saad Hariri announced Monday after Lebanon’s parliamentary elections that the country is before “a new crossroads.”

“The elections ended and the country is before a new crossroads. Real victory is the introduction of new blood into political life,” Hariri said in a tweet.

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Sunday's vote early results: LF, independents make significant gains

Lebanese Democratic Party leader Talal Arslan, Arab Tawhid Party leader Wiam Wahhab, and Assaad Hardan of the Syrian Socialist Nationalist Party have lost in Sunday's parliamentary vote, according to early results.

Meanwhile, the LF said it won at least 20 seats, adding five members from the 2018 vote. This would make it the largest Christian bloc in parliament, replacing the Free Patriotic Movement.

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LF says Bekaa clashes caused by Hizbullah 'excess of power'

The Lebanese Forces slammed Sunday a statement by Hizbullah in which it distanced itself from several elections-related clashes in the Bekaa region.

"Their statement is denying proven facts that were captured on TVs and that people witnessed," the LF statement said.

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Voter turnout reaches 41.04% across Lebanon

Voter turnout in Lebanon’s parliamentary elections stood at 41.04% across the country with the closure of polls at 7:00 pm, the Interior Ministry said, with Interior Minister Bassam al-Mawlawi describing it as a low turnout.

Polls officially closed at 7:00 pm but voters present inside the premises of some polling centers were allowed to vote beyond that hour.

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Miqati lauds 'victorious achievement' in elections as polls close

Prime Minister Najib Miqati described Sunday the elections as "an achievement to be proud of."

"It is a victory for the Lebanese state," Miqati said as polls closed.

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