A voter casts their ballot in Tripoli during the municipal elections on May 11, 2025. (Credit: Mohammad Yassine/L'Orient Today)
One of the most striking elements in the municipal elections currently taking place in Lebanon is the low voter turnout in Tripoli, contrary to all expectations. This is because the capital of the north is known for its internal ferment, dynamism and political and sectarian diversity. So, what should be concluded from this, knowing that this city is considered the main indicator of the “Sunni mood” in Lebanon? Indeed, many factors come into play in the social fabric of Beirut, where all communities are represented, and in Saida, which is more integrated into the southern region. Tripoli is, therefore, the only urban area that truly reflects the pulse of the Sunni street.Nine years after the last municipal elections were held, one might have thought that the people of Tripoli would rush to the polls. In fact, nearly six electoral lists...
One of the most striking elements in the municipal elections currently taking place in Lebanon is the low voter turnout in Tripoli, contrary to all expectations. This is because the capital of the north is known for its internal ferment, dynamism and political and sectarian diversity. So, what should be concluded from this, knowing that this city is considered the main indicator of the “Sunni mood” in Lebanon? Indeed, many factors come into play in the social fabric of Beirut, where all communities are represented, and in Saida, which is more integrated into the southern region. Tripoli is, therefore, the only urban area that truly reflects the pulse of the Sunni street.Nine years after the last municipal elections were held, one might have thought that the people of Tripoli would rush to the polls. In fact, nearly six electoral...
