Adnan Hussein (born 27 February 1954) is a Lebanese political scientist, academic and politician who served as minister of state for social affairs in the

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. He is a close ally of former

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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

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in 1989.

Career

Hussein began his teaching career at Lebanese University in 1990. He also taught at the command college of the Lebanese Armed Forces. He served as minister of state for social affairs from 9 November 2009 to January 2011. He was one of five ministers appointed by President Michel Suleiman. In addition, Hussein was one of the independent and

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members of the cabinet. His resignation from office led to the toppling of Saad Hariri's cabinet, since ten ministers, who were the members of the 8 March alliance, had resigned before. They resigned due to their objections to the UN investigation into the

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in 2005. 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

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Personal life

Hussein is married and has three children.

References

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Hussein, Adnan 1954 births Government ministers of Lebanon Presidents of universities in Lebanon Lebanese political scientists Lebanese Shia Muslims Lebanese University alumni Academic staff of Lebanese University Living people