Lebanese Prime Minister to Propose Early Elections Amid Protests
- Demonstrators took over Foreign, Energy, Economy Ministries
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Lebanese Prime Minister Hassan Diab said he’ll propose early elections Monday as protesters briefly occupied several government buildings to force the removal of a political class they blame for this week’s devastating blast that killed more than 150 people.
“Our tragedy is big and requires exceptional decisions,” Diab said in a televised address, saying he’d remain in office two months to give change a chance. “Today, and with the disaster we live in, we need everyone to cooperate so we can get through this difficult moment.”