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Main points in Lebanese deal

Rival Lebanese factions has agreed upon a new deal, bringing an end to 18 months of conflict.

  • AP
  • Published: 18:20 May 21, 2008
  • Gulf News

Here are the main points of the new Lebanese political agreement. The factions agree to:

  • Convene parliament to elect Army chief General Michel Sulaiman as Lebanese president.
  • Form a 30-member national unity cabinet including the ruling coalition and the opposition. The opposition will have veto power over major decisions.
  • Scrap the current electoral law and adopt legislation that divides country into smaller districts in an effort to better represent various sects.
  • Not use weapons or violence to achieve political gains.
  • After the election of a president and the formation of cabinet, launch a dialogue, overseen by the president, on boosting state authority over the entire country and outlining the relationship between the state and various armed organisations to guarantee security.
  • Refrain from political, religious and sectarian incitement.

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