Households of Beirut port blast victims stormed the Justice Palace to protest perceived obstruction of the investigation. They have been accidents reported in clashes with safety forces.
A spokesman for the households, William Noun, mentioned: “We’re not in opposition to the Greater Judicial Council however fairly in opposition to some judges in it.” They’re demanding that the investigation proceed.
Protests have been ongoing with largely the direct members of the family of the victims of the explosion.
MP Melhem Khalaf instructed MTV that “the tradition of impunity has led to what we’re seeing at the moment in entrance of the Palace of Justice.”
The investigation has been blocked for months by Lebanon’s political teams. It goals to uncover duty for the blast that killed 244 individuals and precipitated billions in harm. Many blame the tragedy on authorities corruption.
The ammonium nitrate that precipitated the explosion had been saved improperly on the port for years. Senior political and safety officers knew of its presence however did nothing.
Investigating decide Tarek Bitar has been criticized by Hezbollah. He’s the second decide to take the case and charged 4 senior officers with intentional killing and negligence.
