Lebanese Parliament green lights government to continue in caretaker capacity

Lebanese Members of Parliament attend a parliament session to elect the house speaker in Beirut on June 25, 2009 [NABIL MOUZNER/AFP via Getty Images]

The Lebanese Parliament approved the government on Thursday to continue in its caretaker capacity under the Constitution, Reuters reports.

The announcement was made following a parliamentary session that discussed a letter by outgoing President Michel Aoun concerning the sacking of the government.

Parliament Speaker, Nabih Berri, confirmed the decision which was unanimously approved.

Caretaker Prime Minister, Najib Mikati, said Sunday that his government will continue its duties in accordance with the Constitution.

Aoun’s term as President ended Monday, amid a continued political deadlock in Lebanon.

READ: What happens now that Lebanon is without a president?

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