Karam Announces Electoral Campaign: No Weapons Can Rise above those of Army
The Lebanese Forces’ candidate for al-Koura by-elections Fadi Karam announced on Sunday his electoral program, which emphasized the importance of the freedom and sovereignty of the state.
He said during a press conference: “Along with my colleagues in the LF, I believe in the rise of a democratic nation ... and an army who weapons cannot be overshadowed by any other.”
“We believe in an army that exists under the authority of the state and which derives its power from the people,” he continued.
“We believe in a Koura region that harbors all sects and caters to its youths in order for them to live in prosperity,” he continued.
By-elections to replace late MP Farid Habib will be held on July 15.
Lebanese Forces bloc MP Farid Habib, representative of the northern Koura district, passed away on May 31 after a battle with illness.
He was elected in 2005 for one of the Greek Orthodox seats of the second electorate in the North.
He was reelected in 2009 as a representative of the Koura district.
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