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Lebanese Parliament's term extended for 2 years

09/03/2026 | 16:05:01

Beirut, March 9 (Petra) – Lebanon's Parliament said on Monday it will postpone parliamentary elections, scheduled in May, for two years, due to the war in the region.

The parliament's Speakership said in a press release that the General Assembly of Parliament approved the extension of its mandate for two years, with 76 members voting for, 41 against, and four abstaining.

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