Municipal Elections in Bcharre Town Postponed over 'Local Tensions'

Interior Minister Nouhad al-Mashnouq announced on Friday the postponement of the municipal elections in a town on the northern region of Bcharre, reported the National News Agency.

He said that the elections have been postponed “indefinitely” in the town of Torza due to “local tensions”

These tensions could cause security clashes between families in the town, especially after a number of candidates withdrew from the elections, he explained.

Residents of Torza had filed a petition requesting the delay.

The municipal elections kicked off in Beirut and the eastern Bekaa region on May 8.

The second round was held in the Mount Lebanon region on May 15, while the next round is set for the South and Nabatieh on May 22.

The final round cover the North and will be held on May 29.

M.T.