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Michel Aoun

Michel Naim Aoun is a Lebanese politician and former general who served as the 13th president of Lebanon from 31 October 2016 to 30 October 2022.

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politics · President of Lebanon from 2016 to 2022 · politician · military officer · head of state · also Michel Aoun, Michel Naim Aoun, Aoun

Born 30 September 1933 · Q363392

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anyone who cannot find faith in the current Lebanese government can leave Lebanon and live somewhere else
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Career landmark: President of Lebanon (2016–2022).
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2026· 24 entries

Aug 21, 2026Documented record76% confidence

“anyone who cannot find faith in the current Lebanese government can leave Lebanon and live somewhere else”

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Aug 21, 2026Documented record69% confidence

The Arab Weekly: In Vatican, Aoun urges pressure on Israel to honour Lebanon deal

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Aug 21, 2026Documented record69% confidence

Naharnet: Aoun reportedly seeking military cooperation agreement with EU

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Aug 21, 2026Documented record69% confidence

Alliance of Mediterranean News Agencies: NNA - President of the Republic, General Joseph Aoun meets Pope Leo XIV at Vatican and presented to him a bust of Blessed Patriarch Elias Howayek, containing his relics.

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Aug 21, 2026Documented record69% confidence

Morgan County Citizen: Pope Leo met Lebanese President Joseph Aoun in a private audience Wednesday

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Aug 20, 2026Documented record69% confidence

Yeni Safak English: Aoun urges Vatican to press Israel on Lebanon withdrawal

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Aug 20, 2026Documented record69% confidence

NewsCord: Joseph Aoun Meets Pope Leo XIV at Vatican Over Lebanon Security and Trilateral Framework Implementation

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Aug 20, 2026Documented record69% confidence

thenationalnews.com: Aoun turns to Pope amid stalled Lebanon-Israel talks

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Aug 20, 2026Documented record69% confidence

WION: Lebanon President Joseph Aoun Meets Pope Leo at Vatican | Key Talks, Gifts & Major Developments

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Aug 20, 2026Documented record69% confidence

Modern Ghana: Replay: Lebanon's Joseph Aoun and US's Donald Trump hold press conference

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Aug 20, 2026Documented record69% confidence

Rome Reports: President Aoun Meets with the Pope Leo XIV to Discuss the Conflict in Southern Lebanon

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Aug 20, 2026Documented record69% confidence

Al Arabiya English: Pope Leo Meets Lebanon’s Aoun

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Aug 20, 2026Documented record69% confidence

Breakingthenews.net: Pope Leo hosts Lebanon's Aoun

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Aug 20, 2026Documented record69% confidence

Agenzia Nova: Nova Sources: In Rome, Lebanese President Aoun aims to rally support to put pressure on Israel.

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Aug 20, 2026Documented record69% confidence

MTV Lebanon: What Did President Aoun Ask Pope Leo XIV For?

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Aug 20, 2026Documented record69% confidence

L'Orient Today: Aoun asks Leo XIV to back Lebanon’s calls for end to Israeli attacks and withdrawal from the south

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Aug 19, 2026Documented record69% confidence

سانا: Aoun says Lebanon has regained international standing

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Aug 18, 2026Documented record69% confidence

The Jerusalem Post: Lebanon's Aoun seeks extension of UNIFIL mandate, despite failure to prevent Hezbollah activity

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Aug 18, 2026Documented record69% confidence

Naharnet: Aoun says Lebanon determined to continue negotiations with Israel

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Aug 18, 2026Documented record69% confidence

MTV Lebanon: Aoun: Reconstruction Will Be Led by the State

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Aug 17, 2026Documented record69% confidence

NewsCord: Joseph Aoun Calls for Extending UNIFIL Mandate Amid Israeli Pressure in Southern Lebanon: 17 outlets compared

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Aug 17, 2026Documented record69% confidence

Naharnet: Aoun calls for 'state-to-state' relations with Iran, full implementation of framework deal

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Aug 17, 2026Documented record69% confidence

The Times of Israel: Aoun urges continued international force in south Lebanon as UNIFIL mandate nears end

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Aug 17, 2026Documented record69% confidence

TRT World: Lebanon's Aoun calls for extension of UNIFIL mandate

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2025· 1 entry

2025Source gives the year onlyDocumented record72% confidence

He is unrelated to Joseph Aoun, who was Commander of the Lebanese Armed Forces during his presidency and succeeded him in 2025 as President of Lebanon.

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2019· 1 entry

2019Source gives the year onlyDocumented record66% confidence

The country descended into chaos with a popular uprising, bringing millions of Lebanese in Lebanon and abroad to take to the streets, mainly caused by the liquidity crisis, political corruption and sectarianism

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2016· 3 entries

2016Source gives the year onlyCampaignDocumented record76% confidence

Campaign: 2016 presidential candidacy.

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Jan 1, 2016Documented record84% confidence

Career landmark: President of Lebanon (2016–2022).

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2016Source gives the year onlyDocumented record70% confidence

Aoun reconciled with Geagea after signing the Maarab Agreement, and was endorsed by the Lebanese Forces, Future Movement, Progressive Socialist Party as well as Hezbollah to be elected the thirteenth president of Lebanon

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2015· 2 entries

2015Source gives the year onlyDocumented record72% confidence

He served as a minister in different cabinets, and succeeded Aoun as president of the Free Patriotic Movement in 2015.

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2015Source gives the year onlyDocumented record66% confidence

Stated that there are no Lebanese detainees remaining in Syria

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2009· 1 entry

2009Source gives the year onlyDocumented record72% confidence

His nephew, Alain Aoun, is a Member of Parliament, elected in 2009, 2018 and 2022.

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2008· 1 entry

2008Source gives the year onlyDocumented record66% confidence

Predicting a "bright future" for ties between Lebanon and Syria after talks with President Bashar al-Assad

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2006· 2 entries

2006Source gives the year onlyDocumented record66% confidence

Signed a memorandum of understanding with Hezbollah, starting a major alliance that has remained ever since

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2006Source gives the year onlyDocumented record70% confidence

Michel Aoun and Hassan Nasrallah met in Mar Mikhayel Church, Chiyah, a venue that symbolizes Christian–Muslim coexistence as the Church, located in the heart of the mainly Muslim Beirut southern suburb, was preserved thr

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2005· 3 entries

Jan 1, 2005Documented record84% confidence

Career landmark: Member of the Parliament of Lebanon (2005–2016).

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2005Source gives the year onlyDocumented record70% confidence

Aoun began advocating for better relations with Syria, saying "This is an old story that is now over

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2005Source gives the year onlyDocumented record66% confidence

A chain of widespread demonstrations triggered by the assassination of Rafic Hariri erupted in Lebanon, resulted in the withdrawal of Syrian troops from the country

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2001· 1 entry

2001Source gives the year onlyDocumented record70% confidence

Aoun started working with the Council of Lebanese American Organizations and the Lebanese expatriates in order to change the American public opinion regarding Lebanon

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1988· 2 entries

Jan 1, 1988Documented record84% confidence

Career landmark: President of Lebanon (1988–1990).

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Jan 1, 1988Documented record84% confidence

Career landmark: Prime Minister of Lebanon (1988–1990).

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1984· 2 entries

1984Source gives the year onlyDocumented record66% confidence

Became the youngest Commander of the Army, at the age of 49

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Jan 1, 1984Documented record84% confidence

Career landmark: Commander of the Lebanese Armed Forces (1984–1989).

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1980· 1 entry

1980Source gives the year onlyDocumented record70% confidence

Aoun returned to Lebanon and was appointed later as the interim commander of the mainly Christian 8th Infantry Brigade, that is credited for protecting the Palestinian refugee camp of Borj Al Barajneh from the sinister f

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1978· 1 entry

1978Source gives the year onlyDocumented record66% confidence

Went to France again for more military training at École Supérieure de Guerre

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1958· 1 entry

1958Source gives the year onlyDocumented record66% confidence

And was sent to France to receive further military training at Châlons-sur-Marne

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1955· 1 entry

1955Source gives the year onlyDocumented record66% confidence

And graduated as an artillery officer in the Lebanese Army

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1941· 1 entry

1941Source gives the year onlyDocumented record66% confidence

Was forced to leave the house where he was living, as it was occupied by British and Australian forces

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1933· 1 entry

Sep 30, 1933Documented record86% confidence

Born 1933-09-30.

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