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2008 in Lebanon
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The following lists events that happened in 2008 in Lebanon.
Incumbents
- President: Fouad Siniora (acting) (until 25 May), Michel Suleiman (starting 25 May)
- Prime Minister: Fouad Siniora
Events
May
- May 8 - 2008 conflict in Lebanon: Fighting erupts after an 18 month political crisis between pro-government and opposition militias across in Beirut after the government shuts down Hezbollah's telecommunication network.[1] Fighting soon spread to other areas of the country, including Tripoli and Aley.[2]
- May 21 - The Doha Agreement is signed by rival factions, ending the conflict.[3]
References
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