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North Lebanon

Northern region of Lebanon

North Lebanon

Northern region of Lebanon

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population_total1,230,800
subdivision_typeCountry
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subdivision_type1Region
subdivision_name1North-Akkar
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North Lebanon () is the northern region of Lebanon comprising the North Governorate and Akkar Governorate. On 16 July 2003, the two entities were divided from the same province by former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri. The division was known as Law 522.

The main cities and towns of the region are Halba, Tripoli, Miniyeh, Zgharta, Bcharreh, Amioun and Batroun. The districts of Akkar, Tripoli and Miniyeh-Danniyeh are known for their large Sunni Muslim population while the districts of Zgharta, Bcharreh, Koura and Batroun are known for their large Christian population.

Education

The University of Balamand (UOB) main campus is in North Lebanon.

The most modern public Lebanese University campus is the North Campus.

History

French occupation

Name of the Martyrs

Tripoli Massacre

On 13 November 1943, a tragic incident took place in Tripoli, resulting in the loss of lives of 14 students, all under the age of 15. The students were struck by French tanks driven by Senegalese soldiers while participating in a peaceful march through the streets. During the demonstration, the students were fervently advocating for an end to the occupation. The massacre contributed to accelerating the declaration of Lebanon's independence.

Background

One day before the massacre, the French occupation army arrested Abdul Hamid Karami and imprisoned him in the Rashaya Citadel.

Governorate Creation

On 12 June 1959, North Lebanon Governorate was created which separated Koura, Zgharta, Bcharreh and Batroun from Mount Lebanon and joining them together with Tripoli and Akkar.

New Districts

On 23 November 1993, Minyeh and Danniyeh were separated from Tripoli and established their own district in North Lebanon.

Akkar Separation

On 16 July 2003, Akkar was separated from North Lebanon.

2021 Akkar Explosion

Main article: 2021 Akkar explosion

On 15 August 2021, 28 people were killed and 79 injured when a fuel tank exploded in Akkar in North Lebanon.

2024 Aitou Airstrike

Main article: October 2024 Aitou airstrike

On 15 October 2024, Israel killed at least 21 in strike on Christian town in North Lebanon.

2025 Governor Dismissal

On 14 May 2025, during municipal elections the council of ministers dismissed North Lebanon governor Ramzi Nohra from his position.

Electoral District

2000 and 2005

In the 2000 and 2005 Lebanese general election, North Lebanon was divided in two electoral districts: Akkar-Danniyeh-Bcharreh and Tripoli-Miniyeh-Zgharta-Koura-Batroun. Those division were made by Ghazi Kanaan and Rafik Hariri to ensure that the Sunni majority would take away the true Christian opposition representation.{{cite web|date=20 October 2021|language=ar|publisher=LBCI Lebanon|url=https://www.lbcgroup.tv/news/news-reports/613710/في-العام-٢٠٠٠-قانون-غازي-كنعان-فصل-على-قياس-الثلاث/ar|title= في العام ٢٠٠٠... قانون غازي كنعان فصل على قياس الثلاثي الحريري بري جنبلاط وحلفائهم وطوق المعارضة المسيحية}}

2009

In the 2009 Lebanese general election, North Lebanon was divided into 7 electoral districts: Akkar, Minniyeh-Danniyeh, Tripoli, Zgharta, Bcharreh, Koura and Batroun.

2018 - present

Since the 2018 Lebanese general election, North Lebanon is divided into 3 electoral districts: North I, North II and North III.

Notable events

References

References

  1. (16 July 2003). "انشاء محافظتين جديدتين في لبنان (محافظة عكار - محافظة بعلبك الهرمل)". Lebanese University.
  2. (8 January 2020). "Tripoli, The Bride of The Revolution". Orient XXI.
  3. (29 April 2022). "معركة التوازن المسيحي (بشري، البترون، الكورة، زغرتا)". Al Joumhouria.
  4. "Lebanese University Tripoli The new citadel". Laceco.
  5. "مجزرة طرابلس في 13 تشرين الثاني 1943ساهمت في تسريع إعلان إستقلال لبنان".
  6. "حين استشهد 14 طالبًا في طرابلس تحت دبابات الفرنسيين".
  7. "مقاربة استقلالية... طرابلس تعيد انتاج وطنيتها".
  8. "شهداء مجزرة الاستقلال في طرابلس… من ينصفهم ومن يخلّد ذكراهم؟".
  9. "هذه قصة شهداء الاستقلال في طرابلس".
  10. "مرسوم إشتراعي رقم 116 - التنظيم الاداري".
  11. "انشاء قضاء المنية - الضنية في محافظة لبنان الشمالي".
  12. "انشاء محافظتين جديدتين في لبنان (محافظة عكار - محافظة بعلبك الهرمل)".
  13. "Fuel tanker explodes in Lebanon, killing at least 28".
  14. "Israel kills at least 21 in strike on Christian town in north Lebanon".
  15. "Cabinet reassigns North Lebanon governor and appoints CDR president".
  16. (7 June 2009). "Lebanon’s election system". Al Jazeera.
  17. (27 April 2018). "Challenging the Status Quo in Lebanon’s Upcoming Elections". The Century Foundation.
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