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Radwan Mortada: ‘Joseph Aoun has made a big mistake’
Why is the Lebanese military command gunning for a lone journalist in the midst of the country's biggest crisis since the civil war?
Nov 29, 2021
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IMF official looks to become Lebanon’s next president
Jihad Azour's nomination comes as the US has made it clear to Lebanese officials that the only way out of crisis is an IMF bailout
Jun 05, 2023
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US mulls sanctioning Lebanese officials over presidential deadlock
Foreign powers, including the US and Saudi Arabia, have been accused of meddling in Lebanon's internal affairs as the country has gone seven months without a president
Jun 01, 2023
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US embassy intensifies meddling in Lebanon’s presidential selection: Report
Washington is reportedly pushing once again to secure the army chief's presidency after Saudi Arabia clarified that it will not 'veto' Hezbollah-backed candidate Suleiman Franjieh
May 10, 2023
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Hezbollah chief met with Syrian president after Saudi-Iran deal: Report
The Axis of Resistance has significantly bolstered coordination in the wake of the Chinese-sponsored Saudi-Iran rapprochement
May 10, 2023
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Lebanon to resume ‘voluntary’ repatriation of Syrian refugees
This comes a few weeks after the Lebanese army’s forced deportations of refugees, which were revealed by The Cradle to have been carried out illegally
May 05, 2023
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Lebanon tightens restrictions on Syrian refugees
Over two million Syrian refugees live in crisis-hit Lebanon, making up nearly 30 percent of the country's population
May 04, 2023
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Saudi Arabia seeks dialogue with Hezbollah: Report
This comes as part a major Saudi policy shift, which has seen the kingdom restore ties with Iran and open up to both Hamas and the Damascus government
May 01, 2023
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Deporting Syrians: A ploy to propel Lebanon’s US-backed army chief into power?
Did Lebanon's US-backed army commander exploit the Syrian refugee crisis and incite clashes with them to catapult himself into the highly-contested Lebanese presidency? The US silence on Joseph Aoun's illegal deportations last week is deafening.
Apr 28, 2023
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Lebanon lacks funds for local elections, delays them for one year
Lebanon has been mired in a presidential vacuum since October last year, as eleven parliamentary sessions have failed to elect a president
Apr 18, 2023
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Saudi Arabia interferes in Lebanon’s presidential election: Report
The kingdom’s ambassador has reportedly rejected Hezbollah’s choice for the presidency, Marada chief Suleiman Franjieh
Mar 09, 2023
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We will not accept a president imposed by outsiders: Hezbollah chief
Washington has been interfering in Lebanon’s presidential election by pushing for its preferred choice, army commander Joseph Aoun
Mar 06, 2023
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US-backed Lebanese Forces alone in presidential vote boycott: Report
The Lebanese presidency is being disputed between Suleiman Franjieh, who has the backing of Hezbollah, and army commander Joseph Aoun who is the preferred choice of Saudi Arabia and the US
Mar 04, 2023
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France to host summit on Lebanon without Lebanese representation
France, the US, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Egypt will take part in the summit, as all five have previously said they want to see army commander Joseph Aoun named president of Lebanon
Feb 03, 2023
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Washington bankrolls temporary salary increase for Lebanese security forces
The US, Qatar, and the EU have proven instrumental in providing funds for the Lebanese army since the start of the economic crisis
Jan 25, 2023
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Session to elect president fails for 11th time as Lebanese pound plummets
As a result of a lack of consensus, an absence of quorum, and mounting external pressure, Lebanon has continuously failed to elect a successor to Michel Aoun
Jan 19, 2023
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Iranian FM in Beirut for talks with top officials, resistance leaders
During a joint press conference, Iran’s foreign minister called for political dialogue and a ‘swift’ presidential election, rejecting claims of Iranian interference in Lebanese affairs
Jan 13, 2023
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Lebanon’s army chief in Qatar under shadow of political interference
Qatar, Saudi Arabia, France, and the US have all sought to interfere in Lebanon's internal election process to make sure the army chief becomes the country's next president
Dec 10, 2022
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Qatar dangles aid in front of Lebanon in exchange for naming army chief as president: Report
Doha has joined Saudi Arabia, France, and the US in supporting General Joseph Aoun for president of the cash-strapped nation
Dec 02, 2022
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Lebanese parliament again fails to elect president, pushing nation deeper into crisis
As Lebanon sinks deeper into crisis, US officials have said that once the 'complete disintegration of the state' happens, Lebanon can be 'rebuilt from the ashes, freed from the curse of Hezbollah'
Dec 01, 2022
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Lebanon’s presidential vacuum allows for French interference
France considers Joseph Aoun as a west-leaning candidate who can balance the relationship between Hezbollah and Lebanon's western allies
Nov 25, 2022
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Lebanese Forces reaffirm support for US, Saudi-backed army chief’s presidential bid
Lebanon has continuously failed to name a successor to Michel Aoun, who is leaving office on Sunday
Oct 29, 2022
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Lebanon fails to elect president for fourth time in a row
So far, each session held has been plagued by either a lack of quorum or a failure to reach a consensus
Oct 24, 2022
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Lebanon Parliament Speaker suggests open dialogue to elect new president
Just a few days ago, the parliament failed once again to name a successor to President Michel Aoun
Oct 23, 2022
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Tayouneh massacre to remain in impunity as Lebanese court releases all suspects
Israeli-trained political leader Samir Geagea was charged for his involvement in the massacre earlier this year, which targeted protesters allied with the Hezbollah and Amal parties
Oct 13, 2022
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Lebanese parliament fails to elect new president
Despite the lack of a consensus among parliament, Washington has already made up its mind and is looking to back the LAF commander Joseph Aoun
Sep 29, 2022
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Paris-held intelligence meeting reveals Saudi demands for Lebanon
A source revealed that Saudi Arabia rejected Suleiman Franjieh as a potential candidate, opting instead for Lebanese Army chief Joseph Aoun
Sep 19, 2022
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Lebanon Parliament Speaker calls for urgent implementation of IMF reform plan
The Lebanese parliament speaker has said he will not call for a parliamentary session to elect a new president until IMF reform policies are passed
Jul 31, 2022
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US-backed Geagea ready to support presidential bid of Lebanese army chief
General Joseph Aoun last year pushed Lebanon's military court to convict a columnist for The Cradle for 'undermining the military establishment'
Jul 18, 2022
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Lebanese and US navies kick off exercise ‘Resolute Union’ 2022
The US ministry of defense launches a new maritime drill with the Lebanese army in a bid to deepen ties and ensure a continued cooperation between the two allies
Jul 12, 2022
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