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Samir Geagea fails to show up for hearing on his role in Tayouneh massacre
Geagea was called in for questioning Monday after it was confirmed the Lebanese Forces were behind the 14 October attacks
Oct 27, 2021
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Samir Geagea summoned for hearing over Tayouneh massacre
The news comes as 68 people are charged with 'murder and inciting sectarian strife' in connection to the violent events in Tayouneh
Oct 25, 2021
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Breaking: Samir Geagea summoned by Lebanon’s military court over Tayouneh massacre
The summons follows incriminating confessions given by Lebanese Forces detainees
Oct 21, 2021
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First Syrian Interpol arrest warrant issued against Samir Geagea
The international police organization re-admitted Syria as a member two weeks ago
Oct 20, 2021
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Who is Samir Geagea and does he matter?
Notorious war criminal Samir Geagea has re-emerged into the Lebanese spotlight, ready to kick off another civil war in his bid for power. But might it be better to deny him the attention he craves?
Oct 19, 2021
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‘The biggest threats to Christians in Lebanon are the Lebanese Forces and Samir Geagea’: Hassan Nasrallah
Nasrallah also revealed that Hezbollah has 100,000 trained fighters, while chiding far-right LF leader Samir Geagea to "behave"
Oct 18, 2021
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US-backed Geagea ready to support presidential bid of Lebanese army chief
General Joseph Aoun last year pushed Lebanon's military court to convict a columnist for The Cradle for 'undermining the military establishment'
Jul 18, 2022
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Qatar dangles aid in front of Lebanon in exchange for naming army chief as president: Report
Doha has joined Saudi Arabia, France, and the US in supporting General Joseph Aoun for president of the cash-strapped nation
Dec 02, 2022
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Lebanese parliament again fails to elect president, pushing nation deeper into crisis
As Lebanon sinks deeper into crisis, US officials have said that once the 'complete disintegration of the state' happens, Lebanon can be 'rebuilt from the ashes, freed from the curse of Hezbollah'
Dec 01, 2022
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Lebanon fails to elect president for fifth time, no solution in sight
The current presidential hopeful Michel Moawad is known as a US favorite, with deep ties to USAID and its activates in Lebanon
Nov 10, 2022
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Lebanese Forces reaffirm support for US, Saudi-backed army chief’s presidential bid
Lebanon has continuously failed to name a successor to Michel Aoun, who is leaving office on Sunday
Oct 29, 2022
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Lebanon fails to elect president for fourth time in a row
So far, each session held has been plagued by either a lack of quorum or a failure to reach a consensus
Oct 24, 2022
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Tayouneh massacre to remain in impunity as Lebanese court releases all suspects
Israeli-trained political leader Samir Geagea was charged for his involvement in the massacre earlier this year, which targeted protesters allied with the Hezbollah and Amal parties
Oct 13, 2022
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‘Our eyes and our missiles are pointed at Karish’: Hassan Nasrallah
The Hezbollah leader also called on authorities to form a 'crisis cell' to find solutions for desperate depositors who have been storming banks across Lebanon
Sep 17, 2022
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EXCLUSIVE: Lebanese PM accepts Iranian offer of free fuel
Top US officials initially tried to block Lebanon's energy minister from accepting Iran's offer without offering any credible alternative
Aug 07, 2022
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Lebanon Parliament Speaker calls for urgent implementation of IMF reform plan
The Lebanese parliament speaker has said he will not call for a parliamentary session to elect a new president until IMF reform policies are passed
Jul 31, 2022
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‘Saudi ambassador sowing sedition in Lebanon’: Hezbollah official
Sheikh Qawook stated that silence in the face of Saudi interference in Lebanese affairs exposes all those who falsely raised slogans on the preservation of Lebanon's independence and sovereignty
Jun 25, 2022
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Billionaire Najib Mikati named Lebanese PM for the fourth time
Mikati will now be tasked with forming a new government, a process experts believe will take weeks, if not months
Jun 23, 2022
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Lebanese president launches consultations to elect prime minister
Hezbollah and Amal have announced their support for current PM Najib Mikati, as several other political forces decide not to name anyone for the post
Jun 23, 2022
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Report confirms direct role of top Israeli official Ariel Sharon in Sabra, Shatila massacre
By the end of the Sabra and Shatila massacre, which lasted more than 40 hours, the bodies of an estimated 460 to 3,500 civilians – both Palestinian and Lebanese – littered the streets and alleyways
Jun 20, 2022
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Lebanon could soon face ‘political disaster and social collapse’: Security chief
The official said that the lack of a majority alliance in parliament could sink Lebanon into further chaos
Jun 03, 2022
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Lebanese Forces leader warns of ‘major confrontation’ with Hezbollah
The Christian leader said his party will boycott a government that includes members of Hezbollah, ignoring calls by the resistance for political cooperation
Jun 02, 2022
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Final results for Lebanese election show no clear majority alliance
Independent candidates made big strides, winning over a dozen parliament seats, while the Saudi-backed Lebanese Forces party gained 19 seats
May 17, 2022
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Tensions rise between Lebanon’s Shia and Christian parties as election results trickle out
A Hezbollah MP has warned the Lebanese Forces party against 'inciting a new civil war' after the LF threatened to form a government that excludes Shia parties
May 16, 2022
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Vote count ongoing in Lebanon one day after critical elections
Hezbollah and the Lebanese Forces have both claimed major gains in parliament ahead of the release of official results
May 16, 2022
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Lebanese diaspora voter turnout below 60 percent
According to reports, Saudi intelligence was put in charge of recruiting voters across the kingdom to support the Lebanese Forces and the Progressive Socialist Party
May 09, 2022
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Lebanese diaspora vote in general elections amid economic crisis
This marks the first election since a series of tragic domestic events, beginning with the 2019 economic collapse
May 07, 2022
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Lebanese Christian leader accuses US of creating economic collapse
The leader of the popular Free Patriotic Movement has had a political alliance with Hezbollah for almost two decades
Apr 28, 2022
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Saudi embassy in Lebanon directly interfering in upcoming election: Report
Behind-the-scenes Saudi influence on the upcoming Lebanese election comes in stark contrast to the Saudi ambassador's recent claims to respect Lebanon's sovereignty
Apr 26, 2022
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Saudi ambassador hosts Lebanese officials, candidates weeks before elections
Among those present were Prime Minister Najib Mikati and far-right leader Samir Geagea, who was recently charged for last year's massacre of unarmed protestors in Beirut
Apr 12, 2022
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