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Beirut explosion: Lebanon's government resigns as public anger mounts

Beirut explosion: Lebanon's government resigns as public anger mounts

By Semi Turaga
11/08/2020
Lebanon Prime Minister Hassan Diab. [image: BBC]

Lebanon's government has resigned amid mounting anger over the explosion that devastated parts of Beirut and left more than 200 people dead.

The announcement was made in a national TV address by Prime Minister Hassan Diab.

Many people have accused the country's leaders of culpability through their alleged negligence and corruption.

Protesters have taken to the streets and clashed with police for a third straight day.

The massive blast was caused by the detonation of 2,750 tonnes of ammonium nitrate stored unsafely at the port for years.

[Source: BBC]

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