LEBANON’s prime minister announced that his government has stepped down from their roles after weekend-long protests by the public due to the Beirut explosion last week.
In a national address to the public on August 10, Hassan Diab, now-former prime minister of Lebanon, said that the government has resigned to support people who want “real change.”
“The disaster is the result of chronic corruption. the corruption network is bigger than the state,” he said.
He added that those who have caused massive corruption in the country should be ashamed as the Beirut explosion is a result of their dishonesty which was kept under overs seven years.
“Today we are heeding people’s demand for real change. Today we will take a step back in order to stand with the people. I declare today the resignation of this government. May God protect Lebanon, may God protect Lebanon, may God protect Lebanon,” naharnet
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