The Lebanese diaspora began casting their votes on Could sixth and eighth in 48 international locations world wide for the 2022 parliamentary elections.
On Friday, Lebanese expats voting kicked off within the Arab international locations and Iran, with the UAE scheduled on Sunday together with Australia, Europe, UAE, Africa, Canada, america, and Latin America.
The voting within the UAE witnessed enthusiastic participation by the diaspora with some flying from different cities and managing to succeed in the polling heart at evening… with their baggage.
All by means of the day, the Lebanese persevered in lengthy queues below the warmth for over an hour and a few much more as shared on Twitter, adamant to forged their votes.
Based on the Ministry of Overseas Affair, the Lebanese election turnout within the United Arab Emirate is “excessive sufficient to alter the outcomes of a number of districts”.
Based on Annahar, the UAE recorded one of many highest voter turnout charges, reaching 68.39%. Nevertheless, in accordance with an MTV correspondent on the positioning, the turnout was 71.41% in Dubai (or 14,228 voters), and 77% in Abu Dhabi.