Joseph Aoun is the fifth former army commander to ascend to Lebanon’s presidency, despite the fact that the country's constitution prohibits high-ranking public servants, including army commanders, ...

Sovereignty and the constitution' - Lebanon's divided political elite usually agrees on a consensus candidate before any successful parliamentary vote is held. Aoun, who will turn 61 on Friday, ...

HRW noted that Aoun’s election is controversial as it possibly violates Article 49 of Lebanon’s Constitution, which prohibits any individual who already holds a public office, including a member of ...

In Lebanon, Shambos said religious leaders expressed their ... support from the EU to ensure the country protects all its ...

The new president speaks of a new paina in the history of Lebanon and ‘respect for the Constitution’. An appointment welcomed by the international community, including by Tel Aviv and Tehran.