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November 25, 2011

Daily Star: Is the Orthodox gathering set to anchor sectarianism?

by Antoine Ghattas Saab
The Daily Star

In principle, all Lebanese political forces agree that the country’s much-sought-after political reform should come through the ratification of a fair and balanced electoral law. This law would ensure a healthy popular representation for the different Lebanese factions, guaranteeing that representation in Parliament is active and effective.

But the best means to reach this aim are debatable. There are currently two potential electoral laws that seem to be interesting officials. These are proportional representation and the proposal suggested by the Orthodox gathering, in which each sect elects its own representatives.

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