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NowLebanon.com : Breaking with Hezbollah, Shia politicians chart an independent course
Meg Bainbridge, NOW Contributor , April 6, 2009
Ahmad al-Assaad of the Lebanese Option Gathering.

While Nabatiyeh’s Democratic Left-affiliated candidate Mohammad Ali Mokalled feels his individual campaign is too small to attract the kind of bullying faced by more prominent non-opposition Shia parties, he has been pressured over his candidacy. He said he receives “messages” through family and friends involved in local politics – as well as over Facebook. He has also been tarred with the same bush as other, external adversaries, being called a “Zionist” or “American”.

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Ahmad El-Assaad an alternative to Hezbollah in Lebanon

Beirut / Washington - A Lebanese liberal politician from the Shiite community made a strong presentation at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies forum in Washington, DC. He was introduced by Professor Walid Phares.

February 3, 2008

The audience was made of media, think tank representatives and analysts. It was sponsored by the Future of Terrorism Project at FDD.

Mr. Ahmad El Assaad, son of the former speaker of the Lebanese Parliament and leader of a new Shiite liberal Party in Lebanon gave a presentation on January 30, 2008, to introduce the audience to the current issues that Lebanon is facing in relation to Hezbollah and the steps to be taken to solve that problem. He argued that the best option for Pluralism among Shiite in Lebanon must begin with an alternative Shiite political party- the Lebanese Option Gathering (LOG).
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We want to have a coalition of Shias all over the country, from southern Lebanon to the Beqaa, Beirut, Dahyeh and elsewhere, and present people with a choice: Elect a Shia that belongs to Iran or elect a Shia that belongs to Lebanon.

September 18, 2008

written by: Manuela Paraipan

Interview Ahmad El-Assaad 

"The story that Shias are with Hizbollah is far from being accurate."

"I feel sorry for Mr. Berri, Hizballah have the funds, He is just a follower..."

"Every chance Hizballah has to bring poverty, to bring Lebanon to the days of chaos, they take it with great enthusiasm, because this is what they need to be successful."
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