Hariri resigns as Lebanese PM amid protests
Mariam Saleh
Press TV, Beirut
Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri submitted his government’s resignation to President Michel Aoun on Tuesday after 13 days of continuous protests.
Though many were puzzled by the fact that the prime minister did not discuss the possibility of his resignation with the president before the announcement as stipulated by the constitution, sources from the presidential palace say President Aoun might not even ask the cabinet to work as a caretaker cabinet.
Under the Lebanese constitution, the president must begin parliamentary consultations to name a new prime minister.
On the streets where protests have been taking place, some say this is a first step which should make way for a more hard working cabinet.
Protesters here say there is no reason to block roads anymore. However, earlier, the streets of Beirut witnessed scuffles between protesters blocking the main roads and citizens demanding the road be reopened, which led to the intervention of security forces.
The protests first began on October 17, hitting Lebanon at a time of worsening financial crisis.
Governor of Lebanon’s central bank has warned about an imminent economic collapse if the crisis is not resolved. No matter what the solution is, many believe preserving the stability and security of the country must be the top priority for all parties.
With the Lebanese prime minister submitting his resignation, there are concerns that the country could be heading towards another political deadlock. And after nearly two weeks of streets protests, many fear skirmishes in the streets among civilians could get out of control.
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