Lebanese Peace Party

The Lebanese Peace Party (Arabic: حزب السلام اللبناني Hizb Al-Salam Al-Lubnany) is a centrist Lebanese political party, which was founded on 12 July 2006 by Mr. Roger Edde, a businessman from the city of Byblos in Mount Lebanon, alongside other wealthy businessmen and intellects. Edde serves as the leader of the party.[1]

Lebanese Peace Party
حزب السلام اللبناني
AbbreviationLPP
ChairpersonRoger Edde
FoundedJuly 12, 2006
HeadquartersByblos, Lebanon
IdeologyCentrism
Decentralization
Big tent
National affiliationMarch 14 Alliance
Parliament of Lebanon
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Website
assalamparty.com

It promotes itself as a secular centrist force with emphasis on issues related to privatization, decentralization and socio-economic priorities.[2]

The Lebanese Peace party's main headquarters is located in Byblos and enjoys reasonable support in that region.

The party is currently allied to the Lebanese Forces and Kataeb Party and is part of the March 14 Alliance.

It has no members in the Lebanese Parliament.

Yorgo Byeklo is the composer (lyrics & music) of the party anthem.

References
  1. "Lebanese politician brands Palestinian attackers 'suicide seekers'". Times of Israel. 2016-02-08. Retrieved 2019-10-30.
  2. Nash, Matt (2017-09-13). "The anti-establishment - Executive Magazine". Executive. Retrieved 2019-10-30.


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