In Lebanon, President Michel Aoun said it would be "impossible" to resign after the deadly explosion in the capital of Beirut. In an interview with the French channel BFM, he said that resigning would lead to a power vacuum and immediate elections would have to be organized, which is not possible due to the current situation in the country. These statements come after the resignation of the entire cabinet amid protests. What is the situation in the country? José Levy has the details.
Lebanese president fears power vacuum if he resigns
2020-08-16T22:46:00.951Z
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In Lebanon, President Michel Aoun said it would be "impossible" to resign after the deadly explosion in the capital of Beirut. In an interview with the French chain BFM, he said that resigning ...