Yesterday at around 5.30 pm, I came out of my flat in the Christian area of Beirut (Eastern part) and started driving towards the West. Not realising that at that exact same time, a bit further East from my house, another anti-Syria, Christian Maronite MP, Antoine Ghanam, just died in a car explosion.
Antoine Ghanam is the 8th MP killed in the past 2 years. Even after 15 years of civil war ending in 1992, another 30 day war in July 2006, violence and instability still continues.
This morning, I drove to work and the streets were completely deserted, as people fear of possible repercussions. A day of mourning has been organised and today most shops, schools and offices will remain closed. The funeral will take place on Friday.
Presidential elections are due in November, so let us see and hope for the best....
