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Fouad Siniora

prime minister of Lebanon
Also known as: Fuad Siniora
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Fouad Siniora served as the prime minister of Lebanon from mid-2005 until May 2008, and again as part of a unity government formed in late 2008. His tenure was marked by significant political challenges, including factional wrangling over the role of Hezbollah and the aftermath of the assassination of former Prime Minister Rafic al-Hariri. Siniora was reappointed by President Michel Suleiman following a period of political stalemate and clashes in Beirut. The political landscape remained polarized, with tensions surrounding the UN Special Tribunal for Lebanon investigating Rafic al-Hariri's assassination, which eventually led to the collapse of the unity government in January 2011.12

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  1. Lebanon - Factional wrangling over Hezbollah’s role in Lebanon
  2. history of Lebanon - Factional wrangling over Hezbollah’s role in Lebanon

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