Lebanese parliamentary elections kicked off on Sunday amid security measures taken by Lebanese Internal Security Forces and Lebanese Army.

Polling centers across the country 15 electoral districts opened at 7:00 a.m. (Beirut time).

3,663,518 eligible voters will elect 128 Parliament members, with 718 Lebanese candidates are running for elections.

The electoral districts are divided as follows: 2 in Beirut, 4 in Mount Lebanon, 3 in North, 3 in Bekaa and 3 in South.

The vote, which ends at 7:00 p.m. could be decisive in determining the future of the country.

Nearly 13,000 Lebanese expats voted across 60 countries earlier on May 6 and May 8.

Source: Al-Manar English Website