Taif Agreement

The Taif Agreement, reached in 1989 in Taif, Saudi Arabia, aimed to end the Lebanese Civil War, which lasted from 1975 to 1990. It established a new political framework for Lebanon, redistributing power among the country's religious groups to encourage national unity. Key provisions included reducing the dominance of the Maronite Christian community, boosting the role of the Muslim population, and disarming militias. The agreement also called for Syrian military presence in Lebanon, which stirred controversy. Ultimately, the Taif Agreement helped pave the way for peace but left complex political dynamics that continue to shape Lebanon today.