Lebanon PM invited to France amid claims on Saudi Arabia 'detention'

President Emmanuel Macron has invited Saad Hariri and his family to travel to France after the Lebanese prime minister's surprise resignation earlier this month amid allegations Saudi Arabia is holding him prisoner.

Lebanon PM invited to France amid claims on Saudi Arabia 'detention'
Wed, 15 Nov, 2017 - 17:56

President Emmanuel Macron has invited Saad Hariri and his family to travel to France after the Lebanese prime minister's surprise resignation earlier this month amid allegations Saudi Arabia is holding him prisoner.

Mr Macron's office said in a statement on Wednesday that he made the decision after speaking to Mr Hariri and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

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