Adnan Hussein
Adnan Hussein | |
|---|---|
| Minister of State | |
| In office 9 November 2009 – January 2011 | |
| Prime Minister | Saad Hariri |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 27 February 1954 Zkak Al Blat |
| Nationality | Lebanese |
| Political party | none (Independent) |
| Alma mater | Lebanese University |
Adnan Sayyed Hussein (born 27 February 1954) is a Lebanese political scientist, academic and politician who served as minister of state for social affairs in the cabinet led by Prime Minister Saad Hariri. He is a close ally of Lebanese President Michel Suleiman.[1]
Early life and education
Hussein was born in Zkak Al Blat on 27 February 1954. He holds a PhD in political science, which he received from Lebanese University in 1989.[2][3]
Career
Hussein began his teaching career at Lebanese University in 1990.[2] He also taught at the command college of the Lebanese Armed Forces.[3] He served as minister of state for social affairs from 9 November 2009 to January 2011.[4] He was one of five ministers appointed by President Michel Suleiman.[5] In addition, Hussein was one of the independent and Shia members of the cabinet.[6] His resignation from office led to the toppling of Saad Hariri's cabinet, since ten ministers, who were the members of 8 March alliance, had resigned before.[7][8] They resigned due to their objections to the UN investigation into the 2005 assassination of Rafik Hariri.[9]
In October 2011, Hussein was made the president of Lebanese University which caused criticisms due to his limited qualifications for being a university president because he does not know any other language than his native Arabic.[2][10]
Personal life
Hussein is married and has two children.
References
- ^ Chulov, Martin (12 January 2011). "Lebanon's unity government collapses". The Guardian. Retrieved 10 March 2013.
- ^ a b c "Cabinet Appoints Adnan Sayyed Hussein LU President". Naharnet. 5 October 2011. Retrieved 10 March 2013.
- ^ a b "New Lebanese Cabinet Announced". Wikileaks. 10 November 2009. Retrieved 10 March 2013.
- ^ "Lebanon's unity government collapses as Hezbollah, allies quit". CNN. 12 January 2011. Retrieved 16 November 2013.
- ^ "Hezbollah and allies topple Lebanese unity government". BBC. 12 January 2011. Retrieved 10 March 2013.
- ^ Galey, Patrick (12 January 2011). "Lebanese unity govt falls following resignation of Hezbollah ministers". Egypt Independent. Retrieved 10 March 2013.
- ^ "Hezbollah, allies topple Lebanon government". Ynet News. Reuters. 1 December 2011. Retrieved 10 March 2013.
- ^ "Lebanese president's office: Hariri asked to lead caretaker government". CNN. 13 January 2011. Retrieved 10 March 2013.
- ^ Hillary Leila Kreiger (13 January 2011). "Lebanese gov't falls as Hizbullah quits over Hariri probe". The Jerusalem Post. Washington. Retrieved 16 November 2013.
- ^ "Sayyed Hussein defends his Lebanese University appointment". Now Lebanon. 6 October 2011. Retrieved 16 November 2013.