2008 in Lebanon

Incumbents

• President: Fouad Siniora, Michel Suleiman
• Prime Minister: Fouad Siniora

Events

May

• May 8 - 2008 conflict in Lebanon: Fighting erupts after an 18 month political crisis between pro-government and opposition militias across in Beirut after the government shuts down Hezbollah's telecommunication network. Fighting soon spread to other areas of the country, including Tripoli and Aley.
• May 21 - The Doha Agreement is signed by rival factions, ending the conflict.