Lebanon’s government resigned on Monday as prime minister Hassan Diab blamed “political corruption” for the massive explosion at Beirut’s port that killed more than 160 people and devastated the capital.
The move came amid mounting anger among Lebanese people with their leaders, whom many blamed for last week’s blast.
The explosion was caused by more than 2,000 tonnes of ammonium nitrate, which can be used as a fertiliser but also for explosives. It had been stored at the port for six years.
Public fury spilled out onto the streets over the weekend as thousands of people, some carrying effigies of political leaders, called for regime change.
Many Lebanese are likely to question whether the resignations will bring genuine change.
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