Lebanese information minister resigns

This is reported by the Lebanese TV channel MTV.

“I apologize to the Lebanese for not being able to satisfy their aspirations ... After the horror of the Beirut disaster, I am submitting my resignation from the government,” the minister said.

Information Minister Manal Abdel Samad Resigns From Government https://t.co/iVwjZm607n@manal_a_samad#Lebanonpic.twitter.com/GmyqXAUywW

On August 8, an anti-government rally was held in the center of Beirut, the participants of which called on the Cabinet of Ministers to resign after the explosion in the port.

Near the parliament building, clashes broke out between demonstrators and police, which had to use tear gas.

According to the latest data, more than 700 people were injured during clashes between protesters and law enforcement officials.