Joseph Aoun Elected as Lebanon's New President Amid Regional Tensions

World News

1 year ago

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Credited from: LEMONDE

On January 9, **Joseph Aoun** was elected as Lebanon's new president, receiving support from **99 out of 128 MPs**.
He took office at a time of **regional uncertainty**, following a fragile truce after Israel's conflict aimed at Hezbollah.
Aoun had previously avoided declaring his candidacy, although he was viewed as a potential president since the position became vacant in **fall 2022**.
Born in **1964**, Joseph Aoun is a Maronite Christian and has served as the head of the military since **2017**, gaining a reputation as a leader attentive to his troops.
The election of Aoun is seen as crucial given the **political instability** in Lebanon and the army's role as a still-functional institution.

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