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Lebanon picks US-backed Aoun as president

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Who is Joseph Aoun, a low-profile army chief who is now Lebanon's president?

Lebanon’s new president and former army commander Joseph Aoun has maintained a low profile. Those who know him say he is no-nonsense, kind and averse to affiliating himself with any party or even expressing a political opinion — a rarity for someone in Lebanon’s fractured,

The Washington Post · 20h

Lebanese parliament elects Joseph Aoun president after 2-year deadlock

After years of gridlock, Lebanon’s parliament elected Aoun, the chief military commander, as president. His win could unlock money for postwar reconstruction.

Who Is Joseph Aoun? Lebanon's Potential Next President

Lebanon's last president, Michel Aoun, left office two years ago, and the position has remained vacant since. He bears no relation to Joseph Aoun. On Thursday, the country is set to hold elections to fill the top post, potentially ushering in a new era of leadership.

Middle East Eye23h

Who is Joseph Aoun, Lebanon's army chief turned president?

Joseph Aoun, head of Lebanon ’s army, on Thursday was elected as the country’s 14th president of the republic. The ...

PM Mikati meets President Joseph Aoun: We are entering a new phase, will continue caretaker duties until a government is formed

Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati met with President Joseph Aoun at the presidential palace, expressing his pleasure with ...

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Biden: Joseph Aoun is ‘First-Rate Guy’

US President Joe Biden welcomed the election of Joseph Aoun as Lebanon's president on Thursday, saying in a statement that ...

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