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Parliament convenes, fails again to elect new president

19-01-2023 | 05:57

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Parliament convenes, fails again to elect new president

The Lebanese Parliament failed again on Thursday to elect a new president after convening for the 11th time.

During the session, 34 lawmakers voted for MP Michel Mouawad, 37 white ballots, 14 votes for “New Lebanon”, seven for university professor Issam Khalife, two for former minister Ziad Baroud, 1 vote for former parliamentarian Salah Honein, 1 vote for Miled Bou Malhad, and 15 ballots were cancelled.

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