Amin Gemayel: No Voice for Southern Christians
Phalange Party leader Amin Gemayel expressed his belief that Christians from south Lebanon do not have a voice, adding that his only electoral goal in the south is the defense of the "presence, dignity, and coexistence" of the area”s residents.
In a gathering of party members and supporters from the areas of Marjayoun-Hasbaya and Bint Jbeil on Tuesday Gemayel criticized what he considers ongoing injustices toward people in the south and suggested there be a future law that would give southern Christians more say in elections.
He assured that the Phalange Party does not distinguish between Christians from Beirut and those from other areas of the country and described the party as national and not electoral.
The prominent Christian political figure also called for a private Phalange meeting to deal with various issues surrounding the party and the south.
Gemayel later met with National Liberal Party leader Dory Chamoun at Phalange party headquarters in Saifi to discuss electoral concerns.