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How significant could the return of the Future Movement be?


This year, the commemoration of Rafik Hariri's assassination is expected to be different. Around the Maison du Centre, security measures — largely relaxed in recent years — have already been reinforced. Since Thursday, a crowd has formed around the residence, with most visitors — beyond diplomats — being current or former leaders of the Future Movement coming to meet with Saad Hariri. All believe that, this time, the former prime minister and son of Rafik should make "a positive announcement" on Saturday — meaning he would officially declare that the Future Movement will participate in the upcoming parliamentary elections scheduled for May.Hariri and those close to him remain discreet, keeping their decision under wraps. However, the general trend points toward the Future Movement participating in the elections. For two...
This year, the commemoration of Rafik Hariri's assassination is expected to be different. Around the Maison du Centre, security measures — largely relaxed in recent years — have already been reinforced. Since Thursday, a crowd has formed around the residence, with most visitors — beyond diplomats — being current or former leaders of the Future Movement coming to meet with Saad Hariri. All believe that, this time, the former prime minister and son of Rafik should make "a positive announcement" on Saturday — meaning he would officially declare that the Future Movement will participate in the upcoming parliamentary elections scheduled for May.Hariri and those close to him remain discreet, keeping their decision under wraps. However, the general trend points toward the Future Movement participating in the elections....
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