|
|
Article: From army to presidency, Lahoud brings hope and new style
- Article from:
- AP Online
- Article date:
- October 14, 1998
- Author:
CopyrightThis material is published under license from the Associated Press. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Associated Press. (Hide copyright information)
|
SAM F. GHATTAS Associated Press Writer
AP Online
10-14-1998
BEIRUT, Lebanon (AP) _ When Emile Lahoud was appointed army commander during Lebanon's civil war, he had no office, no command and little power.
Today, nine years later, Lebanon's divided army is united and in charge of national security, discipline has been restored and Lahoud's command is undisputed.
That is what Lebanese fed up with corrupt politicians hope Lahoud will bring to the presidency. He is virtually certain to be elected head of state by Parliament on Thursday.
``We need ... an uprising. We need someone to put an end to those wolves who tore apart the nation,'' wrote Gibran Tueini, general manager of the ...