Six years after the devastating explosion at the port of Beirut, families of the victims are still waiting for answers, according to a report from Sud Ouest. The blast killed more than 220 people and injured over 6,500 others, yet no one has been held accountable, and the investigation remains stalled.
The French newspaper highlights the ongoing anguish of relatives who continue to ask who is responsible for the deaths of their children. Their demand for justice comes as Lebanon's president has publicly called for the release of the official indictment, as reported by Le Figaro. This renewed push for transparency marks a potential turning point in a case that has seen little progress since August 4, 2020.
The explosion, which devastated large parts of the capital, has been linked to a large stockpile of ammonium nitrate stored at the port. According to CNews, an expert has suggested that Hezbollah is suspected of having stored the chemical compound that caused the blast. This allegation adds another layer of complexity to an already fraught legal and political situation.
L'Orient-Le Jour reports that there have been fresh appeals for the indictment to be issued, with hopes that the judicial process may finally move forward. The families, who have spent six years seeking closure, are watching closely to see whether these calls translate into concrete action. The central question remains whether Lebanese authorities will overcome political hurdles and deliver the accountability that victims' families have long demanded.
