Lebanese Army Commander Joseph Aoun on Thursday failed in the first round to secure the 86 votes needed to be elected as a new president, with eyes on the second round that is expected to lead to his election. Lebanon’s Parliament has convened on Thursday to elect a new president ...
On Thursday, Lebanon’s parliament will convene to elect a president, with Lebanese Army Commander Joseph Aoun appears to be the strongest contender. On Wednesday, there was a flurry of activity including declarations, intensified discussions and communications. Marada Movement leader Sleiman Frangieh, who is preferred by Hezbollah and Amal Movement, declared ...
