Salim al-Hoss

Lebanese politician

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Salim al-Hoss was a Lebanese politician who served as Prime Minister of Lebanon. He held this position in 1976 during the civil war and again in 1987 and 1990. His premiership in 1990 saw the transition from civil war to the establishment of Lebanon's Second Republic, following the Taif Accord. This period focused on reconstructing the country's infrastructure and institutionalizing political reforms, aiming to revive the economy and reestablish Lebanon as a regional financial center. Despite efforts to end confessionalism, sectarian allegiances remained strong, with real political power often residing with sectarian leaders.1

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The interim government of Salim al-Hoss, who had been appointed as caretaker after Karami’s assassination, insisted that it remained in charge. Lebanon was left with two governments, Aoun’s government in East Beirut and Hoss’s government in West Beirut.
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The interim government of Salim al-Hoss, who had been appointed as caretaker after Karami’s assassination, insisted that it remained in charge. Lebanon was left with two governments, Aoun’s government in East Beirut and Hoss’s government in West Beirut.
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