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Lebanon’s Port Blast Justice Push | Lebanon News
Lebanon’s prosecutor is seeking to indict former president Michel Aoun over the devastating 2020 Beirut port blast that killed over 200 and shattered the city—accusing him of ignoring warnings about the deadly ammonium nitrate stockpile. After years of delays, political interference, and legal hurdles—including attempts to remove the lead judge, Tarek Bitar—investigations into more than 70 officials are finally moving forward. With public demand for justice mounting and families still waiting, Bitar’s imminent decision could mark a turning point in Lebanon’s long struggle for accountability…
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