Following Lebanese independence Banu Amela
after lebanon gained independence on november 22, 1943 , time french army withdrew soldiers lebanon in 1946, lebanese national pact, notional , unofficial understanding, allocated seat of speaker of parliament shia in recognition role demographically , politically, remained socially , financially marginalized.
this status had historical alliance french compacted maronites in lebanon, , fact of development projects took place in beirut or regions surrounding it, had positive outcome since many active young people travelled abroad looking better opportunities. in 1960s , 1970s west africa received bulk of shia emigrants south lebanon, senegal, ivory coast, sierra leone, cameroon, , zaire, therefore providing them opportunities build wealth , political connections persists until today.
later on, in late 1980s , throughout 1990s new emigration destinations included u.s., canada, , many parts in south america such argentina, brazil, venezuela, uruguay , in australia.
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