5 years after Beirut blast, victims struggle to rebuild lives as leaders evade blame

Beirut Port blast victims say five years later, justice feels a bit closer

HWE on Instagram: "💥 Beirut Port Explosion On August 4, 2020, a catastrophic explosion ripped through the Port of Beirut in Lebanon. The blast was triggered by the ignition of 2,750 tonnes of ammonium nitrate, a highly explosive chemical that had been confiscated from a cargo ship in 2014 and stored improperly in a warehouse for six years. At 6:08 PM local time, a fire broke out in the warehouse, leading to the detonation. The explosion was so powerful it was felt across Lebanon and registered