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Lebanese army chief Gen Joseph Aoun has been talked about as a potential future president. AFP
Lebanese army chief Gen Joseph Aoun has been talked about as a potential future president. AFP
'Now or never': Lebanon seeks to avert another vacancy as end of army chief's term nears
Tenure of Gen Joseph Aoun due to expire on January 10 as politicians cannot reach agreement over next steps