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Lebanon’s Nawaf Salam, ICJ judge turned Prime Minister

IndoAffilBlogJanuary 14, 202526 mins

“Nawaf Salam is widely respected for his academic rigor, independent views, and commitment to justice and human rights.” File | Photo Credit: AFP Nawaf Salam, Lebanon’s new Prime Minister, is a leading international judge who won support for staying out of the political infighting that has paralyzed the crisis-hit country in recent years. The 71-year-old,…

Lebanon’s President names ICJ judge Nawaf Salam Prime Minister

IndoAffilBlogJanuary 14, 202517 mins

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun appointed Nawaf Salam Prime Minister of the crisis-hit country. File | Photo Credit: AP Lebanese President Joseph Aoun on Monday picked international jurist Nawaf Salam to form a government to pull the war-scarred country out of economic crisis. A majority of Lebanese lawmakers endorsed Mr. Salam, the presiding judge at the…