Lebanon’s parliament elects army chief Joseph Aoun president, breaking 2-year deadlock

Lebanon’s parliament elects army chief Joseph Aoun president, breaking 2-year deadlock

[South China Morning Post] - 01/9/2025

Election of Joseph Aoun is seen as a step towards reviving government institutions and securing international aid for Lebanon’s struggling economy.



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