REPORT: Lebanon bids farewell to late Minister Elias Skaff

Nicole Hajal Author: Nicole Hajal
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14-10-2015 | 02:44
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REPORT: Lebanon bids farewell to late Minister Elias Skaff

The Coffin of late Minister Elias Skaff was transported on Wednesday morning from the American University of Beirut Medical Center (AUBMC) to his hometown in Zahle where he was laid to rest after a sermon at the church.


The convoy transporting the coffin stopped at various Lebanese regions including Kahale, Mrayjat, Qab Elias and Chtoura.​

 

The popular bloc issued on Monday a statement whereby it called upon all the relatives, supporters and friends of deceased Former Zahle MP Elias Skaff not to resort to gun salutes during the funeral ceremony. It also called on the mourners to respect the security measures in order to preserve public safety.

Former Zahle MP Elias Skaff passed away on Saturday (October 10) after a long battle with illness. He was set to turn 67 on Sunday.

He was elected as leader of the Popular Bloc in Parliament in 1992, and reelected in 1996, 2000 and 2005.

He was appointed as Industry Minister in 2003, then as Agriculture Minister in 2004-2005, and then held the same portfolio in 2008.

He is survived by his wife, Myriam Gebran Tawq, and their two children, Joseph and Gebran.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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