Lebanon’s Salam, ICJ judge turned prime minister

Nawaf Salam, Lebanon’s new prime minister and former judge at the International Court of Justice, has been appointed to lead the crisis-hit country, drawing support for his impartiality and commitment to justice amidst political turmoil. Salam, a member of a prominent Beirut political family, has been endorsed by various parties hoping he can bring about reform and accountability to state institutions previously controlled by Hezbollah. With a background in law and international relations, Salam’s appointment is seen as a positive step towards addressing corruption and inefficiency in Lebanon, as he takes on the challenging task of forming a government in a country grappling with economic collapse, mass protests, and recent devastating events such as the Beirut port explosion.

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