National Liberal Party (Lebanon)
National Liberal Party حزب الوطنيين الأحرار | |
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Political position | Centre-right |
National affiliation | March 14 Alliance (2005-December 2016), None |
Regional affiliation | Arab Liberal Federation |
International affiliation | Liberal International (observer) |
Colours | Red
Gold White |
Parliament of Lebanon | 1 / 128 |
Cabinet of Lebanon | 0 / 30 |
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The National Liberal Party (NLP,
Policies
The party has adopted a hard line in regard to the preservation of Lebanese independence, and to the safeguard of the distinctive liberal practices in Lebanon with respect to
History
Formation
While in England and the United States, Camille Chamoun developed an appreciation for political, economic, and social liberalism, particularly in the media. After his presidential career ended, he set up the National Liberal Party to represent his views. Politically, he was anti-French and pro-British, and strongly supported independent action.[5] The ideology of the National Liberal Party was primarily focused on allegiance to Chamoun and support for Lebanese independence. It distinguished itself from other parties mainly by its support for democratic governance and a free enterprise system.[6]
Early politics and the Lebanese civil war
In 1968, the party joined The
Modern politics
Following an ambush in Tabarja of a minibus carrying Syrian workers in which the driver was killed, 18 December 1996, and a number of attempted bombings, forty members of the NPL were detained by the security services. Some of those detained were later charged with offences such as having contacts with Israel, inciting Lebanese soldiers to disobey orders and “disturbing Lebanon’s relations with a friendly country”.[7]
In 2005 the NLP was part of the Qornet Shehwan Gathering, opposed to the Syrian occupation of Lebanon, but later left because of what it alleged was "corruption" in this gathering and integrate March 14 Alliance.
During the 2022 Lebanese General election, Camille Dory Chamoun announced his candidacy along with two others in the districts of Matn, Baabda and Chouf, in alliance with Lebanese Forces Party and the PSP.[8] On April 9, Chamoun participated in launching the list in Abadieh.[9] On May 1, during the opening of its commission headquarters in Keserwan district headed by Chamoun, the party presented its electoral points, which included: sovereignty, positive impartiality, independence of the judiciary, expanded administrative decentralization, restoring confidence in the banking sector, and the return of refugees and displaced persons.[10] The National Liberal Party was able to secure a single seat through Camille Chamoun in Baabda with 1,876 votes.[11]
Presidents of the National Liberal Party
Leader | From | To | |
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1 | Camille Chamoun | 1958 | 1985 |
2 | Dany Chamoun | 1985 | 1990 |
3 | Dory Chamoun | 1991 | 2021 |
4 | Camille Dory Chamoun | 2021 | present |
References
- ^ "رئيس المكتب السياسي في حزب الحوار الوطني زار المقر العام لحزب الوطنيين الأحرار واجتمع بأمين عام الحزب". www.vdlnews.com. Retrieved 13 February 2024.
- ^ ISBN 9781135048150.
- ^ "Head of National Liberal Party Camille Chamoun: Our problem today is the problem of every Lebanese citizen because of the clear and flagrant mismanagement that led to the complete collapse of all institutions".
- ^ ""القوات" و"الأحرار" يدكّان عرين"الحزب" و"التيار"…كميل شمعون مرشّحاً في بعبدا (ألان سركيس)". 21 January 2022.
- ^ A.J. Abraham (2008). Lebanon in Modern Times. University Press of America. p. 128.
While in England and the United States, Camille Chamoun developed an interest and fondness for political, economic and social liberalism, specifically in the media. Eventually, after his presidential career ended, he would form Lebanon's National Liberal Party (Hizb al-Wataniyy al-Ahrar/ al-Ahrar) to continue to propagate his views. He was always anti-French and pro-British, and a powerful supporter of independent action, especially as president (1952–1958).
- ^ Shanahan, Rodger (2005). The Shi'a of Lebanon: Clans, Parties and Clerics. Tauris Academic Studies. p. 93.
- ^ Middle East International No 541, 10 January 1996 (sic - published 1997); Publishers Lord Mayhew, Dennis Walters MP; Michael Jansen pp.7-8; Giles Trendle p.8
- ^ "National Liberal Party announces Camille Dory Chamoun's candidacy in Baabda constituency". L'Orient Today. 30 January 2022. Retrieved 3 June 2022.
- ^ "حزب الوطنيين الأحرار أطلق وثيقة وطنية - سياسية لحل الأزمة (صور - فيديو)". annahar.com. Retrieved 16 May 2022.
- ^ "حزب الوطنيين الاحرار أطلق مشروعه الانتخابي". MTV Lebanon (in Arabic). Retrieved 16 May 2022.
- ^ Keuchkerian, Karine (17 May 2022). "Here Are The Full & Final Results Of Lebanon's Elections 2022". 961News. 961.