Second Lebanese minister resigns, as Beirut protests rage following devastating port blast

Lebanon’s Environment

Lebanon’s Environment Minister Damianos Kattar has resigned amid huge anti-government protests. Kattar is the second minister to quit, with protesters calling for change following the devastating explosion in Beirut’s port.

Kattar handed in his notice on Sunday. According to MTV Lebanon News, Kattar told Prime Minister Hassan Diab that friends of his family died in Tuesday’s explosion, and he would therefore “no longer continue” with his responsibilities.

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