Baabda Palace sits empty as Lebanese Parliament fail to elect new President - in pictures

  • The empty presidential chair at the Baabda Palace, near Beirut, after former Lebanese president Michel Aoun completed his six-year term. All photos by EPA
    The empty presidential chair at the Baabda Palace, near Beirut, after former Lebanese president Michel Aoun completed his six-year term. All photos by EPA
  • The presidential office stands empty as Lebanon faces a new power vacuum.
    The presidential office stands empty as Lebanon faces a new power vacuum.
  • The Lebanese Parliament has failed to reach consensus on electing a new president.
    The Lebanese Parliament has failed to reach consensus on electing a new president.
  • A member of the presidential guard closes the door to the president's office. Designated prime minister Najib Mikati says the Cabinet has the right to assume presidential powers.
    A member of the presidential guard closes the door to the president's office. Designated prime minister Najib Mikati says the Cabinet has the right to assume presidential powers.
  • Members of the presidential guards lower the Lebanese flag at the palace. Despite Mr Mikati's assurances on continuity, Mr Aoun ended his term by signing a resignation decree of the government.
    Members of the presidential guards lower the Lebanese flag at the palace. Despite Mr Mikati's assurances on continuity, Mr Aoun ended his term by signing a resignation decree of the government.
  • A soldier walks past the portraits of former presidents at the palace.
    A soldier walks past the portraits of former presidents at the palace.