Joseph Aoun, the former commander of Lebanon's army, has been elected as the President of Lebanon.
The elections took place on January 9. This marked the 13th attempt by the current parliament to agree on a presidential candidate. The term of the previous president, Michel Aoun (who shares a surname with Joseph), expired back in October 2022, according to Orda.kz, referencing Al Jazeera.
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According to DW, 61-year-old Joseph Aoun is the 14th commander of the Lebanese army, a position he has held since March 2017. Aoun was expected to retire a year ago, but his term has been extended twice due to the ongoing war. The new president is recognized for his ability to maintain the army despite significant economic challenges. He holds a degree in political science (international relations) and has a university education in military sciences.