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Lebanese opposition gives Seniora 48 hours to form gov't
(Xinhua) -- The Lebanese opposition conducted intensive meetings and decided to give Prime Minister-designated Fouad Seniora 48 hours to form a government or quit, As-Safir daily reported Saturday. 'The opposition gave a limited period, the period is over by the end of this weekend, then it will move to a new political phase' the daily added. After 23 days of his assignment by the president to form the cabinet, Premier Seniora was unable to come up with a cabinet-lineup accepted by the majority and the opposition. Meanwhile, Seniora is scheduled to leave Lebanon Monday, to attend a donation conference in Vienna. While, president Michel Suleiman has called for a spiritual leaders Summit next Tuesday in the presidential palace. The deadlock over the new cabinet formation continues to persist as negotiations to come up with an acceptable line-up deal remain fruitless. According to Doha agreement reached on May 21, a national unity government should be formed after electing a new president which took place on May 25. Posted by: Fred 2008-06-22 |
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