Maurice Sleem (Arabic: موريس سليم; born 5 February 1954) is a Lebanese politician. He has been the Minister of National Defense since September 10, 2021 after the formation of the third government Najib Mikati.[1] He is a retired Brigadier General in the Lebanese Armed Forces.
Maurice Sleem | |
|---|---|
موريس سليم | |
| Minister of National Defense | |
| Assumed office 10 September 2021 | |
| Prime Minister | Najib Mikati |
| Preceded by | Zeina Akar |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 5, 1954 Kfarshima, Lebanon |
| Alma mater | United States Army Command and General Staff College Lebanese University (LLB) |
| Profession | Politician Military officer |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Lebanon |
| Branch/service |  Lebanese Ground Forces |
| Years of service | 1972–2012 |
| Rank |  Brigadier General |
| Commands | Head of Military Medicine |
During his 40-year career, he held key posts and staff assignments in Army operational Units. He also worked at the Lebanese Presidency for many years.
He retired from the Army in 2012.[2]
In August 10 2023, his vehicle was hit with bullets while he was inside prompting an assassination attempt on him. Interior Minister Bassam al-Mawlawi said security services were investigating the incident to determine whether it was caused by indiscriminate gunfire or an attack.[3]
- Lebanese Order of Merit 3rd Grade.
- Lebanese Order of Merit 2nd Grade.
- Lebanese Order of Merit 1st Grade.
- National Order of the Cedar Knight Grade.
- National Order of the Cedar Officer Grade.
- National Order of the Cedar Commander Grade.
- War Order (4).
- Order of the “Dawn of the South”.
- Order of Battle Wounded / Purple Heart.
- Order of National Unity.
- Military Valor Order.
- Order of Fight against Terrorism.
References
edit- ^ www.lbcgroup.tv LBCI - Minister Sleem CV (Arabic)
- ^ a b mod.gov.lb Lebanese Ministry of National Defense
- ^ "Lebanon's defense minister unharmed after gunfire hit car". Al Arabiya English. 2023-08-10. Retrieved 2023-09-09.