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Deal reached on #Lebanon gov after 3 months of protests amidst deteriorating econ conditions. Line-up of twenty nominal technocrats to be announced, but politically gov even more beholden to pro-Hezbollah coalition.
Here's the who, how and so what of it all.
Deal reached on #Lebanon gov after 3 months of protests amidst deteriorating econ conditions. Line-up of twenty nominal technocrats to be announced, but politically gov even more beholden to pro-Hezbollah coalition.
Here's the who, how and so what of it all.
2- Weeks of wrangling seem to have ended after Hezbollah repeatedly stepped-in to sort out differences amongst allies. Hezb made clear it wants a gov ASAP, particularly after rising street violence & regional uncertainty post #qassemsulaimani killing
3- As a result, PM Diab expanded proposed cabinet from 18 to 20, & Speaker Berri ended push for more politically inclusive "gov of salvation," accepting Diab's nominally technocratic gov instead.
Berri met PM Diab for 2h last week to clear the air & agree on portfolios.
Berri met PM Diab for 2h last week to clear the air & agree on portfolios.
