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Constitution of the Republic of Lebanon 1926, as amended to 2004
Participation in Public Life and Institutions
- English
All Lebanese are equal before the law. They equally enjoy civil and political rights, and assume obligations and public duties without any distinction among them. (Art. 7)
- Arabic
كل اللبنانيين سواء لدى القانون وهم يتمتعون بالسواء بالحقوق المدنية والسياسية ويتحملون الفرائض والواجبات العامة دونما تمييز بينهم. (المادّة 7)
Participation in Public Life and Institutions
- English
Every Lebanese has the right to public employment, without any distinction, except on qualification and merit according to the conditions laid down by the law. … (Art. 12)
- Arabic
لكلّ لبناني الحقّ في تولّي الوظائف العامّة لا ميزة لأحد على الآخر إلا من حيث الاستحقاق والجدارة حسب الشّروط التي ينصّ عليها القانون. ... (المادّة 12)
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Constitution of Lebanon 1926, as amended to 2004 (English). According to Art. 11: “The Arabic language is the official national language. ...”