Omar Karami - Definition and Overview

Omar Abdul Hamid Karami (last name also spelled Karamé) (born September 7 1934) is the Prime-Minister of Lebanon. He was sworn in on October 21 2004. He was also Prime Minister from December 24 1990, when Selim al-Hoss gave up power, until May 13 1992, when he resigned after massive protests when the Lebanese currency collapsed.

Karami was born in the northern Lebanese town of An Nouri, near Tripoli. He was the son of Lebanese politician Abdul Hamid, Karami and the brother of Lebanese politician Rashid Karami, who was assassinated in 1987. Omar entered politics following Rashid's assassination. He has been a member of Parliament representing Tripoli since 1991. He is a staunch supporter of Syrian influence in his country's politics.

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