Lebanon's New President Elected After Two-Year Crisis
lebanon January 9, 2025 13:56General Joseph Avn has been elected as the new president of Lebanon following a two-year presidential election crisis in the country.
General Joseph Avn has been elected as the new president of Lebanon following a two-year presidential election crisis in the country.
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