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Assad’s fall: Is this the end of Frangieh’s presidential bid?

“It’s time to move toward consensus figures,” said a source close to Amal and Hezbollah.

Assad’s fall: Is this the end of Frangieh’s presidential bid?

Marada Movement leader Sleiman Frangieh in Beirut, Oct. 2016. (Credit: AFP archive photo)

Sleiman Frangieh, head of the Marada Movement and the Hezbollah-endorsed presidential candidate, remains silent. He likely did not foresee the collapse of his ally former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s regime within just 10 days.With Assad’s...
Sleiman Frangieh, head of the Marada Movement and the Hezbollah-endorsed presidential candidate, remains silent. He likely did not foresee the collapse of his ally former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s regime within just 10 days.With Assad’s...