OSLO, Norway (AP) — Norway's prime minister says his justice minister is stepping down, after postponing his earlier resignation in the wake of a massacre by a right-wing fanatic.
Jens Stoltenberg says Knut Storberget requested to resign some time ago, but agreed to stay on in the aftermath of Anders Behring Breivik killing 77 people on July 22.
Breivik has confessed to the killings, but denies criminal responsibility and is currently awaiting trial.
Storberget’s position will be taken by Defense Minister Grete Faremo, who is being replaced by a state secretary.
Friday’s announcement was the second shuffle this year in the Labor-led government after the influential oil and energy minister resigned in March following criticism of two widely unpopular energy projects.
