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Infographic: Lebanon crisis handed to PM-designate Najib Mikati

Billionaire tasked with forming a government and ending a political deadlock

Last updated: July 29, 2021 | 13:22

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Najib Mikati, Prime Minister designate of Lebanon

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Lebanese lawmakers have tasked ex-premier and billionaire Najib Mikati with forming a government and ending a political deadlock that has crippled the economy.

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Infographic: Lebanon crisis handed to PM-designate Najib Mikati

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