Beirut, Lebanon (AFP) Jan 9, 2025
Joseph Aoun, Lebanon's army chief who was elected president on Thursday, is a political neophyte whose position as head of one of the country's most respected institutions helped end a two-year deadlock. Widely seen as the preferred pick of army backer the United States, as well as regional...
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Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun, respected army chief
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Lebanon's parliament elects US-backed army chief as head of state after 12 failed attempts
Following tense scenes early in the session, the first round of Thursday's vote concluded with 71 votes for Joseph Aoun, the widely supported army commander.
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