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Nahar Net
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Nahar Net
Ex-Mustaqbal official clenches Beirut municipal seat from rival, broad coalition
Al-Mustaqbal Movement's former Beirut coordinator Mahmoud al-Jamal, a retired brigadier general, has managed to clench a seat on Beirut's new municipal council, preventing a list comprising most political parties from winning all 24 seats. Al-Jamal's win came at the expense of Elie Andrea, a Greek Orthodox member of the rival list who was backed by Greek Orthodox Metropolitan of Beirut Elias Audi. Andrea was the subject of 'dismay, especially among Greek Orthodox voters, which led to the redaction of his name by voters due to his bad performance as a member of the outgoing municipal council,' the Nidaa al-Watan newspaper reported on Tuesday. Andrea had also faced a social media campaign against him prior to the elections against the backdrop of his dispute with outgoing municipal chief Jamal Itani, Asharq al-Awsat newspaper reported. This is the first time in decades that sees Muslims outnumbering Christians in the municipal council. The country's rival political parties had formed an electoral alliance in Beirut under the excuse of preserving Christian-Muslim parity. Political rivals such as Hezbollah and the Lebanese Forces came together to form the list, which also comprised the Amal Movement, the Kataeb Party, the Free Patriotic Movement, al-Ahbash, the Tashnag Party, the Hunchak Party, the Progressive Socialist Party and MP Fouad Makhzoumi. Al-Jamal's list was backed by MP Nabil Bader and the Jamaa Islamiya and apparently received votes from Mustaqbal supporters. Four other lists were also formed in the capital, including one by the Beirut Madinati civil society group, which won one third of the capital's votes in the 2016 polls. Voter turnout reached only 21% in Beirut, which has historically witnessed similar low turnout levels.
Saba Yemen
19-02-2025
- Politics
- Saba Yemen
Dhamar tribes end 25-year murder feud in Landmark reconciliation
Dhamar - Saba: After 25 years of bitter dispute, Al-Jabr and Al-Jamal tribes of Jabal Al-Sharq district of Dhamar province have achieved a historic reconciliation, ending a long-standing murder case. A public ceremony witnessed Sinan Mohammed Al-Jabr, representing the victim's family, announce a complete pardon for Ali Abdullah Al-Jamal, the perpetrator in the decades-old killing of Sheikh Mohammed Ali Al-Jabr. The reconciliation, lauded by officials as a testament to Yemeni tribal values, was the result of extensive efforts by tribal leaders and government officials, including Advisor to the Supreme Political Council, Mohammed Al-Maqdashi, Deputy Chairman of the Shura Council, Daifallah Rassam, and Governor of Dhamar, Mohammed Al-Bukhaiti. "This pardon is in honor of the reconciliation efforts and in compliance with the call of our leadership to end such disputes," said Al-Jabr during the ceremony. Governor Al-Bukhaiti praised Al-Jabr tribe's act of forgiveness, highlighting its role in promoting social unity and stability. He urged other tribes to follow suit, emphasizing the need to resolve internal conflicts and focus on confronting external threats. "Tolerance and forgiveness are acts of dignity," stated Governor Al-Bukhaiti, "and are essential for building a secure and stable society." The reconciliation was hailed as a significant step towards strengthening social cohesion and unity in Dhamar, and a powerful example of the Yemeni people's commitment to peace and forgiveness. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print more of (Local)
