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Lebanon's parliament chooses army commander Aoun as president, ending long deadlock

Thursday, 9 January 2025 ()
Lebanon's parliament chooses army commander Aoun as president, ending long deadlockJoseph Aoun’s election fills a more than two-year-long presidential vacuum and comes at a time when the country is seeking international assistance for reconstruction
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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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