Lebanon Large-Scale Explosion Government Criticism Increases Cabinet Resignation Further Confusion August 11 11:40
The Prime Minister announced his resignation of the Cabinet in response to growing criticism of the government during the week of 11 days after a large-scale explosion in Lebanon's capital, Beirut. In Lebanon, in order to balance power among different religions and denominations, important posts such as the prime minister are assigned to each denomination, so it seems that it will take time for the cabinet, and political stagnation may cause further confusion in the future. There is.
A large-scale explosion occurred at a port in Beirut, the capital of Lebanon, on the 4th of this month, killing 163 people, injuring more than 6,000 people, and dozens missing.
In the warehouse where the explosion occurred, a large amount of chemical substance ``ammonium nitrate'', which is also a raw material of explosives seized by the government, was stored for a long time, about which Reuters told the Lebanese security official As a statement, he sent a letter to the president and the prime minister on the 20th of last month, pointing out the danger of an explosion, and said he was seeking a prompt response.
People say that sloppy management by the government has caused explosions, and violent protests continue every day, resulting in casualties.
In response to this situation, Lebanese Prime Minister Diab announced a general resignation of the Cabinet by giving a television speech on the 10th, saying, "I accept the public's will to take responsibility for the explosion."
Lebanon is a mosaic state in which 18 different religions and denominations, such as Islam and Christianity, are intricate, and in order to balance power, important posts such as the prime minister are assigned to each denomination, so it seems that the cabinet will take time. Due to the economic crisis and political stagnation, confusion may spread further in the future.