Independence Movement

The Independence Movement (Harakat Al-Istiklal known also as Al Haraka) (Arabic:حركة اللإستقلال) is a Lebanese political party based in Zgharta (Lebanon), founded in 2006 by Michel René Moawad, son of slain Lebanese President René Moawad and MP and former first lady Nayla Moawad.

The movement is part of the anti-Syrian Qornet Shehwan Gathering and the March 14 Alliance.

In the 2005-2009 it had 3 Maronite MPs for the Zgharta District in the Lebanese Parliament, Nayla Moawad, Jawad Simon Boulos and Samir Frangieh.

Since 2009, the party has been led by Michel René Moawad, Jawad Simon Boulos and Youssef Bahaa El Douaihy.

See also

• René Moawad
• Nayla Moawad
• Cedar Revolution
• Political parties in Lebanon
• Lebanese politics
• March 14 Alliance
• Zgharta

External links

• Independence Movement "Harakat Al Istiklal" Official website

• René MOAWAD Foundation

• Michel René MOAWAD Resumé in Arabic

• Michel MOAWAD Official Group on Facebook

• Nayla MOAWAD Official Group on Facebook

• Jawad Simon BOULOS Official Group on Facebook

• Youssef Bahaa DOUAIHY Official Group on Facebook

• Independence Movement Official Group on Facebook

• Zgharta.com

• Unofficial Web Site for Independence Movement

• Caza Zgharta website

• Lebanese March 14 Emigrant Assembly

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