Not a good sign for Lebanon democracy or peace – Citing the continuing civil war in neighboring Syria, Lebanese lawmakers have agreed to put off elections scheduled for June by 17 months. Spillover violence into Lebanon had raised serious doubts about the poll.
Friday’s decision by Lebanese parliamentarians also cited ongoing political deadlock in the country as a reason for pushing back the election to November 2014. The move amounts to parliament effectively extending its own session. Contentious election reform measures were also unlikely to be completed by the June election.
via Lebanon puts off vote by 17 months due to Syria war | News | DW.DE | 31.05.2013.




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