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A plot of land in Dawar, in the Metn district. (Credit: Dawar municipality's Facebook page)
Add as preferred on Google The purchase of dozens of plots of land in Upper Metn between 2008 and 2014 by Rida Jaffal, a Shiite businessman from Bazourieh in the Sour district of southern Lebanon, has sparked a flood of commentary, complaints and accusations since Tuesday. Some accuse the buyer of links to Hezbollah and express concern about security repercussions, while others question the “sectarian” motive behind such transactions.The reactions, sparked by a report from MTV — a channel known for its opposition to the party — prompted Jaffal to issue a statement Wednesday denying any “political or security project” and rejecting claims that he had purchased the properties “on behalf of any political party, organization, foreign state or hidden entity.” Read more Neemat Aoun expands the 'School of Citizenship' to 300 schools for its second year ... You have reached your article limitStay informed about a Middle East in crisis.Subscribe for $0.5/month for the first 3 months. Subscribe now Log in This article is only available to L’Orient Today subscribers. Subscribe now Log in Create a free account to continue reading this article. You’ll also receive The Morning Brief, our must-read daily digest of Middle East news. Opt out anytime Email Address Password Email Address Password I would like to receive special offers from L'Orient Today as well as selections of the best articles. Register By creating an account, you agree to the terms and conditions of use and our privacy policy. Register Or register with: Facebook
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