Baabda Palace sits empty as Lebanese Parliament fails to elect new president - in pictures

Former incumbent Michel Aoun completed his six-year term at the end of October

The empty presidential chair of former Lebanese president Michel Aoun after vacating the presidential palace at the end of his six-year term, at Baabda Palace, east of Beirut, Lebanon, 01 November 2022. Lebanon might be facing a new power vacuum after outgoing president Michel Aoun's six-year term came to an end on 31 October while the Lebanese Parliament had failed to reach consensus on electing a new president. Designated prime minister Najib Mikati said the cabinet has the right to assume the presidential powers, even though Aoun had at the end of his term signed a resignation decree of the government. EPA / WAEL HAMZEH

The presidential office stands empty as Lebanon faces a new power vacuum.

The Lebanese Parliament has failed to reach consensus on electing a new president.

A member of the presidential guard closes the door to the president's office. Designated prime minister Najib Mikati says the Cabinet has the right to assume presidential powers.

Members of the presidential guards lower the Lebanese flag at the palace. Despite Mr Mikati's assurances on continuity, Mr Aoun ended his term by signing a resignation decree of the government.

A soldier walks past the portraits of former presidents at the palace.

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