Aoun’s initiative: To make an opening in procedures, or to breach the system?
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MP #Michel_Aoun giving a speech at his residence in Rabieh. (Photo: Haitham Moussawi) MP Michel Aoun giving a speech at his residence in Rabieh. (Photo: Haitham Moussawi)
It is not surprising that MP Michel Aoun, leader of the Free Patriotic Movement (FPM), has once again alluded to the Orthodox Gathering’s electoral proposal with a view to achieve true Muslim-Christian parity in the Lebanese political establishment. However, it was truly surprising that Aoun has called for the president to be elected directly by the people, exceptionally, to vote in a new president – as though the real problem lies there, rather in the powers and role of the president post-Taif Accord.
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