Michel Aoun was the commander of the Lebanese army and in 1988 he was made president without Muslim support, his appointment precipitating a civil war between Christians and Muslims.

Short Biography:

His unwillingness to accept a 1989 Arab League sponsored peace agreement increased his isolation.

Born in Beirut, he joined the Lebanese army and rose to become, in 1984, its youngest commander.

When, in 1988, the Christian and Muslim communities failed to agree on a Maronite successor to the outgoing president, Amin Gemayel (as required by the constitution) Gemayel unilaterally appointed Aoun.

This precipitated the creation of a rival Muslim government, and, eventually, a civil war.

Aoun, dedicated to freeing his country from Syrian domination, became isolated in the presidential palace and staunchly opposed the 1989 peace plan worked out by parliamentarians under the auspices of the Arab League.

Why is Michel Aoun famous?

Michel Aoun is an Lebanese soldier and Maronite Christian politician.

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Category: Politicians  - ( Politicians Archive)

Date Added: 03 October '11

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