Lebanon's former finance minister backs down from becoming the protest-hit country's new prime minister, after reports of his nomination sparked ire among demonstrators railing against the ruling elite
Wealthy 75-year-old businessman Mohammed Safadi said it would be difficult to form a"harmonious" government in the country rocked by a month of unprecedented nationwide protests demanding radical reform.
Wealthy 75-year-old businessman Mohammed Safadi said Saturday it would be difficult to form a "harmonious" government in the country rocked by a month of unprecedented nationwide protests demanding radical reform. Although there was no official confirmation of his nomination, demonstrators gathered in front of one of his properties in his hometown of Tripoli to protest against what they regarded as a provocation.
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