Lebanon’s Aoun set for presidency after key endorsement

Lebanon’s former prime minister Saad Hariri on Thursday endorsed the presidential bid of political rival Michel Aoun, paving the way for the ex-army chief to take the top post.

“I announce today before you my decision to endorse the candidacy of general Michel Aoun for the presidency of the republic,” Hariri said, describing his decision as necessary to “protect Lebanon.”

— AFP

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