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Lebanese army chief Gen Joseph Aoun will remain in his post for another 12 months. AFP
Lebanese army chief Gen Joseph Aoun will remain in his post for another 12 months. AFP
Lebanese Parliament votes to extend army chief's term by a year
The tenure of Gen Joseph Aoun had been set to expire on January 10