Lebanon's energy minister suspends cabinet participation over electricity crisis

Lebanese Energy Minister Joe Sadi announced Tuesday he is suspending participation in cabinet sessions until the government addresses the electricity crisis.

• Sadi announced the boycott at a Beirut press conference, saying he will continue his ministerial duties.
• Sadi said the response to his request that public institutions settle electricity bills was "partial and one-time."
• Sadi said the government has not responded to his demand to cover electricity costs for war-affected residents.
• Sadi warned citizens would bear the cost of the government failing to make the required decisions.