Aoun: Lebanese within polling stations can vote beyond 7pm

Lebanese President Michel Aoun has announced that voting will be extended beyond 7pm for those already at polling stations. Turnout is low, and that is clearly worrying Lebanon's political class.

Independent candidates should be concerned as well, as in many districts their success depends on mobilising voters to reach the thresholds of support needed to be eligible for seats. For more information about Lebanon's confusing, revamped and Byzantine electoral law, read more here...