Polling stations have closed in North Lebanon and Akkar, marking the end of the second day of municipal elections

11
May
2025

Polling stations have closed in North Lebanon and Akkar, marking the end of the second day of municipal elections

Voter turnout, according to the latest figures from the Ministry of Interior before polls closed:
Akkar: 44.14%
Batroun: 46.51%
Bsharri: 32.95%
Koura: 37.26%
Minieh-Dennieh: 46.58%
Tripoli: 22.59%
Zgharta: 37.01%

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