Aref Yassin gives a speech after being elected head of Beirut’s Syndicate of Engineers and Architects in a landslide victory. Gareth Browne / The National
Aref Yassin gives a speech after being elected head of Beirut’s Syndicate of Engineers and Architects in a landslide victory. Gareth Browne / The National

MENA

Lebanon

Opposition coalition wins control of one of Lebanon’s largest unions

Activists say opposition victories in syndicate votes may be a prelude to parliamentary elections next year

Gareth Browne
Gareth Browne
Beirut

July 18, 2021