China News Service, August 10 (AFP) According to a report by Agence France-Presse, a Lebanese official stated that Lebanese Finance Minister Vazni resigned on the 10th. This is the fourth government minister to resign since the Beirut port bombing.
Earlier, Lebanese Information Minister Samad, Environment Minister Qatar, and Justice Minister Mary Claude Naim had announced their resignations.
According to Lebanese media reports, more cabinet ministers are expected to resign. Prime Minister Hassan Diab persuaded other cabinet members to postpone their resignations pending the outcome of the special cabinet meeting held on the afternoon of the 10th. According to reports, the meeting is expected to discuss Diab’s proposal to hold parliamentary elections in advance.
A violent explosion occurred in the Beirut port area on the evening of the 4th. So far, the explosion has caused 158 deaths and more than 6000 injuries, and dozens of others are still missing. The explosion also left about 300,000 people homeless.