Joseph Aoun's Mandate: The Moment of Truth on Friday

Although the various bills proposing to delay the retirement of the army's Commander-in-Chief, General Joseph Aoun, were not discussed at the legislative session on Thursday, the issue was on everyone's mind. The deferral of Gen. Aoun's mandate, which expires on January 10, is expected to occur on Friday. This would take place at a meeting of the ...

Daou: We Will Vote Exclusively for the Extension of Terms of Office

Thursday morning's legislative session at the Lebanese Parliament primarily centers on extending the term of office for the Army Commander-in-Chief, General Joseph Aoun. Change MP Mark Daou said to TIB that participation is contingent on deciding to extend General Joseph Aoun's term to protect the Army during Lebanon's ongoing war. The current ...

Hasbani: We Are Trying Our Best to Secure the Stability for LAF

Thursday morning's legislative session at the Parliament primarily centers on extending the term of office for the Army Commander-in-Chief, General Joseph Aoun. LF MP Ghassan Hasbani said to This is Beirut that in today's session, the extension of General Joseph Aoun’s mandates amid regional conflict is being addressed. Concerns are raised over ...

J. Aoun’s Term: Final Stretch in Parliament on Thursday?

The delay in the retirement of the Army Commander-in-Chief, General Joseph Aoun, is almost a done deal. Instead of retiring next January 10, General Aoun would stay in office for another year, or at least six months, depending on the decision made by the MPs. This delay would come through the vote on a draft law on Thursday during the ...