Lebanese prime minister resigns amid violent protests
The wave of unrest against Lebanon’s economic crisis and political corruption has prompted Saad al-Hariri to step down
29 October 2019 - 16:45
Beirut — Lebanese Prime Minister Saad al-Hariri said he would submit his resignation on Tuesday, declaring he had hit a “dead end” in trying to resolve a crisis unleashed by huge protests against Lebanon’s ruling elite.
The Sunni politician addressed the nation in a televised address after a mob loyal to Shi’ite Muslim groups Hezbollah and Amal attacked and destroyed a protest camp set up by anti-government demonstrators in Beirut...
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