US EditionFour years after the Beirut port blast, many decry stalled justice as regional tensions spike
- Lebanon marks four years since the catastrophic explosion at Beirut's port that killed over 220 people, amid fears of war between Israel and Hezbollah.
- No one has been held accountable for the August 4, 2020 disaster, which injured at least 6,500 individuals.
- Heightened tensions persist as Hezbollah and the Israeli army exchange fire following the October 7 attack by Hamas, raising fears of widespread conflict in Lebanon.
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“The total absence of responsibility for such a man-made disaster is astounding,” deplored the United Nations special coordinator for Lebanon in a statement on Sunday.
Four years after Beirut port blast, many decry stalled justice as regional tensions spike
Years of obstructions by top officials trying to dodge accountability have hampered an investigation into the explosion. Amid rising fears of an escalation with Israel in the country, Lebanese survivors of the blast still seek justice
Four years after the Beirut port blast, many decry stalled justice as regional tensions spike
Associated Press BEIRUT (AP) — The Beirut port blast anniversary this year coincides with soaring regional tensions. For many, the fears of a new escalation come as wounds of the port explosion four years ago remain raw. The blast stunned the nation and a probe by a maverick investigative judge into the explosion shook the
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