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French President Emmanuel Macron in a statement welcomed the government formation as an “essential step ... for [getting] the country out of [its] deep crisis,” emphasizing the need for politicians to follow commitments that will enable the international community to assist them
10 September 2021
Who’s in Lebanon’s new government?
BEIRUT — Officials in Lebanon announced that they had formed a new government on Friday, 13 months to the day after the last cabinet fell. While few among the new ministers have overt...
10 September 2021
How bad is the crisis in Lebanon?
BEIRUT — Lebanon’s financial meltdown has swiftly worsened in the last month, with much of the country crippled by fuel shortages that have ignited countrywide security incidents....
10 September 2021
Former Prime Minister Saad Hariri tweeted his support for Premier Najib Mikati’s government “in the vital mission to stop the collapse and launch reforms.” Hariri was replaced by Mikati in July after nearly nine months of failing to agree on a cabinet with President Michel Aoun
10 September 2021
Following the announcement of a new government, the lira has risen substantially against the US dollar on the parallel exchange market, trading below LL16,000 by midafternoon. Several exchangers told L’Orient Today they have suspended selling dollars
10 September 2021
Rescue government announced, filling 13-month political vacuum
BEIRUT — Lebanon’s politicians announced a new government on Friday, ending 13 months of negotiations involving three potential premiers — independent Lebanon’s longest period without an executive...
10 September 2021
Lebanon’s politicians have announced a new government, ending 13 months of negotiations involving three potential premiers — independent Lebanon’s longest period without an executive authority
10 September 2021
Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri has arrived in Baabda Palace for government formation talks, the Lebanese presidency has announced on Twitter
10 September 2021
Prime Minister-designate Najib Mikati has arrived at Baabda Palace to meet with President Michel Aoun in what is expected to be a turning point in government formation efforts
10 September 2021
Prime Minister-designate Najib Mikati has told Lebanon24 that a new government will be announced Friday afternoon
10 September 2021
Prime Minister-designate Najib Mikati and President Michel Aoun will hold a meeting this afternoon, the Lebanese presidency confirmed on Twitter. Local media outlets are reporting that the pair are edging closer to government formation
10 September 2021
Ration card registration, hospital closure, truck drivers strike: Everything you need to know this Friday
Want to get the Morning Brief by email? Click here to sign up . Lebanon’s caretaker social affairs and economy ministers announced that vulnerable families will be able to register for a...
