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Lebanon Army Chief Joseph Aoun elected as country's new President

DNA Friday, 10 January 2025 ()
Aoun was elected after two rounds of voting, following extensive efforts by the United States and Saudi Arabia to garner support for him.
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News video: Lebanon's parliament elects US-backed army chief as head of state after 12 failed attempts

Lebanon's parliament elects US-backed army chief as head of state after 12 failed attempts 01:05

 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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