Lebanon’s army chief Joseph Aoun has been elected as the country’s president, ending a power vacuum that lasted for more than two years.

After his election, Aoun stepped down from his military role and arrived at the parliament in civilian attire to be sworn in.

Joseph Aoun, the former Lebanese army commander, is country's 14th president after a two-year vacancy.

Lebanon’s parliament has elected army chief General Joseph Aoun as the country’s president, filling the post that had been vacant since October...

General Joseph Aoun has taken the oath of office before the members of the republic’s parliament as the new head of state, becoming Lebanon’s 14th...

Lebanon’s parliament has elected the country’s army chief, Joseph Aoun, as president, ending a power vacuum that has lasted over two years....

Lebanon’s parliament selected army chief Joseph Aoun as the country’s president, ending a more than two-year gap.

Army commander’s election increases confidence that ceasefire with Israel will hold

Army commander’s election increases confidence that ceasefire with Israel will hold

Tánaiste Micheál Martin said the ‘people of Lebanon can count on Ireland’s continuing support in their journey towards lasting peace and...