Joseph Aoun

Lebanon's army chief since 2017, possible president as of 2025

Lebanese Chief of Staff Joseph Aoun swears in as the President of the Republic of Lebanon at the Parliament, after being elected by the parliament members in Beirut, Lebanon on January 9, 2025. (Photo by Houssam Shbaro/Anadolu via Getty Images)
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The new president has promised to help fight corruption and crack down on smuggling, end impunity for criminals, and work for an independent judiciary.

The New Arab Staff
09 January, 2025