Cedar Revolution
Michel Moawad is the founder and president of the Independence Movement, a sovereigntist, reformist, secular and socio-liberal political party, launched in 2005. The Independence Movement began as a grassroots initiative as part of the Cedar Revolution, before it evolved into a structured political organization. In addition, Moawad was a member of the March 14 Coalition Leadership, as well as an active participant of the 2005 Cedar Revolution and key precursor movements -including the Qornet Shehwan Gathering and Bristol Gathering-.