After former Lebanese Prime Minister, Al-Hariri resigned due to immense pressure from the protests that ensued after the $0.2 daily tax on social media calls was introduced, he is yet again considered as the best candidate qualified for the role.
Lebanon, which has been in dire economic straits was ranked as the country with the highest debt profile with skyrocketing levels of unemployment, is currently seeking to build a new government to bring it out of its current crisis.
Hariri is considered as the best person for the job as he seeks to lead a cabinet of specialized ministers he opines will be able to tackle the issue and attract foreign aid while his opponents have suggested nominating other politicians.
Other attempts to get compromise deals on other candidates for the position of Prime Minister have failed so far. The protests have continued despite the crackdown by the government’s security forces that have wounded dozens
