Lebanon, a small, turbulent Mediterranean country, is suffering through an economic collapse that the World Bank has said could rank among the three worst in the world since the mid-1800s. Grave fuel shortages in recent months have left all but the wealthiest Lebanese struggling with extensive electricity cuts and long lines at gas stations. Mikati, 65, has been a well-known figure in Lebanese business and politics for decades. A Sunni Muslim from the northern Lebanese city of Tripoli, he served two previous terms as prime minister, most recently from June 2011 to May 2013. He has also held various Cabinet portfolios and is a member of Lebanon’s parliament.

Source: bd News24 September 10, 2021 11:37 UTC