Election of Rene Moawad
Parliament elects Rene Moawad as President of Lebanon shortly after approval of the Taif national reconciliation framework, restoring the presidency after more than a year of vacancy.
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1989 in Lebanon
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Historical records for Lebanon in 1989
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Assassination of Rene Moawad
President Rene Moawad is killed by a powerful car bomb in Beirut after Independence Day ceremonies, ending his presidency only seventeen days after his election.
Election of Elias Hrawi
Parliament elects Elias Hrawi as President of Lebanon following the assassination of Rene Moawad, placing him at the centre of efforts to implement the Taif settlement and restore state institutions.
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