Miqati vows to hold elections, do 'utmost' to tackle crises

Prime Minister Najib Miqati has vowed to remove anything that might threaten to disrupt the elections.

Miqati told al-Joumhouria newspaper, in remarks published Wednesday that the government will carry on with implementing its program with perseverance and steadfastness.

"The government is aware of the size of the crises that the country is facing," Miqati said, adding that it will do everything within its capabilities to address the problems.

Cash-strapped Lebanon is even struggling to turn lights on for the polling day as the EDL couldn't provide electricity except at a very high cost, with no guarantee of solid results.

"The issue of electricity is the biggest problem facing Lebanon... but we will be able to solve it for the day of elections," Interior Minsiter Bassam Mawlawi said.