Lebanese parliament meets to approve government - despite power cuts

Lebanon's government convened on Monday to give a vote of confidence in a new government. Proceedings were delayed, however, by power cuts. Electricity was eventually restored and the session went ahead.

Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati attends a plenary session of Parliament in the presence of the majority of parliamentary blocs at the UNESCO Palace in Beirut, Lebanon, 20 September 2021. Lebanese Parliament is holding a session where Prime Minister Najib Mikati will deliver a statement on government��������s action plan before holding a vote of confidence. The meeting is delayed by more than an hour due to a power outage. EPA / NABIL MOUNZER
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Sep 20, 2021
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