Assaad Hardan
Assaad Hardan (Arabic: أسعد حردان, born 31 July 1951 in Rachaya Al Foukhar) is a Lebanese politician and the leader of the Syrian Social Nationalist Party in Lebanon.[1] He joined in 1968 the Syrian Social Nationalist Party and became leader of the Central Political Bureau in 2016.[2]
Assaad Hardan | |
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 Assaad Hardan in 2012 | |
| President of the Syrian Social Nationalist Party | |
| In office July 2008 – August 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Ali Qanso |
| Succeeded by | Ali Qonso |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 31 July 1951 Rachaya Al Foukhar, Lebanon |
| Nationality | Lebanese |
| Political party | Syrian Social Nationalist Party |
| Spouse(s) | Marlene Khnaisser |
| Children | 5 |
| Alma mater | Lebanese University |
| Profession | politician |
Career
He was elected in 1992 a member of the Lebanese Parliament represented the Eastern Orthodox seat from Marjeyoun-Hasbaya district on the Amal/Hizballah ticket and has been named repeatedly to the government: Minister of State without portfolio between 1990 and 1992 (government of Omar Karami and Rachid Solh), Minister of Labour between 1995 and 1998 and between 2003 and 2004, he was succeeded by Assem Qanso in 2004.
References
- "Asaad Hardan assumes SSNP's reins". Daily Star. 2008-07-04.
- "SSNP chief deposed, new election set". Daily Star. 2016-07-23.
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