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#Henri_Helou, a “serious” candidate
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Presidential candidate, MP Henri Helou. (Photo: Haitham Moussawi) Presidential candidate, MP Henri Helou. (Photo: Haitham Moussawi)

In the Lebanese parliament, greedy vicious beasts prevail, but there are also a few rather gentle creatures who reached the chamber by mere chance. MP Henri Helou is one of them. A decent man indeed, so decent you would think he belongs to one of those groups that gives free hugs. But after just one hour with him, you cease to ridicule his candidacy for presidency and actually start to sympathize with the man.

Ghassan Saoud

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Lebanese MPs vote in presidential election
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Updated at 12:23 pm: Lebanese parliamentarians gathered on Wednesday morning to vote in the highly anticipated #presidential_elections, which have heightened the rivalry between the March 8 and March 14 coalitions. Three people declared their candidacy: Samir Geagea of the Lebanese Forces, Henri Helou of the Progressive Socialist Party and independent candidate Nadine Moussa, who is the first woman to present herself in presidential elections in #Lebanon. Presidents in Lebanon are chosen through a parliamentary and cabinet vote as opposed to a general election. read more

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