China News Service, August 10, reported that a large explosion occurred in Beirut Port, Lebanon on the 4th, killing more than 150 people. On the 9th local time, following the resignation of Lebanese Information Minister Manal Abdel Samad, Environment Minister Damianos Kattar also announced his resignation. In addition, many countries in the world have pledged to provide more than 250 million euros in aid to Lebanon.
According to reports, Qatar said in a statement, "In view of this huge disaster...I have decided to resign and leave the government."
However, local media said that Lebanese Prime Minister Diab tried to persuade Qatar to continue to perform this post.
On August 5, local time, debris was scattered on the floor of the Lebanese Parliament Hall in the central area of Beirut, the capital of Lebanon.
A violent explosion occurred in the Beirut port area of Lebanon on the 4th. According to the latest data from the Lebanese Ministry of Health, the explosion has caused 158 deaths and more than 6,000 injuries, and dozens of others are still missing. The explosion also left about 300,000 people homeless.
Beginning on the 8th, a large number of demonstrators gathered in downtown Beirut for two consecutive days to protest the big explosion and the corruption of the authorities. Demonstrators clashed with the police, causing hundreds of injuries.
On the 9th, leaders of many countries and the United Nations held a video conference to solicit international donations. The host of the conference pointed out that the country’s authorities have pledged to provide Lebanon with more than 250 million euros in aid, and this emergency aid fund will be “directly” given to the Beirut explosion. Of the affected people.
The joint statement also mentioned that countries will assist Lebanon to launch a "just, reliable and independent investigation" against the Beirut explosion.