Michel Naim Aoun (Arabic: ميشال عون), born 19 February 1935 in Haret Hreik, Lebanon, is a Lebanese politician and former military commander . From 22 September 1988 to 13 October 1990, he served as Prime Minister and acting President of one of two rival governments that contended for power. He was defeated by Syria in the war of liberation and forced into exile. He returned to Lebanon on May 7, 2005, eleven days after the withdrawal of Syrian troops. Known as "General," Aoun is currently a Parliament Member. He leads the "Free Patriotic Movement" party which has 27 representatives in the 128 member Lebanese parliament.
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