On 24 January 2011, the March 8 alliance nominated Mikati to become prime minister and succeed Saad Hariri, whose government was brought down by the resignation of 10 of the alliance's ministers, and one presidential appointee, on 12 January 2011.
January 2011, the March 8 alliance nominated Mikati to become prime minister and succeed Saad Hariri. This was on 24. Saad Hariri's government was brought down by the resignation of 10 of the alliance's ministers on 12 January 2011. Saad Hariri's government was brought down by the resignation of one presidential appointee, on 12 January 2011.