After it signed the Taif Accord in Taif, Saudi Arabia , the assembly met to elect as president in November | In 1980, Aoun returned to Lebanon and was appointed later as the interim commander of the mainly Christian , that is credited for protecting the Palestinian refugee camp of Borj Al Barajneh from the sinister fate of Sabra and Chatila, and fought against the pro-Syrian and militias at the during the |
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The commitment to the implementation of the Taif Accord, the need to stop the flow of arms and militants across the Lebanese-Syrian border in both directions, the ratification of a new electoral law and compliance with international resolutions were among the key points agreed upon between the LF and FPM, Geagea said | Colin Campbell 24 September 1982 |
[ ] In October 1989, Lebanese members met to draw up the in an attempt to settle the Lebanese conflict.
25I cannot be against the United States; besides, politically, I am linked to American politics | Jaber, Ali; Times, Special to The New York 23 November 1989 |
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At the same time, I will defend myself against the United States even if it crushes me, I will only engage in self-defense | Despite heavy-handed pressure from Syria to dismiss Aoun, Moawad relented; his presidency ended 17 days later when he was assassinated |
This accord was later revealed to have been prepared two years earlier by Rafic Hariri.