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Amid standoff in Beirut blast probe, US national released
2 years, 1 month ago

Amid standoff in Beirut blast probe, US national released

Associated Press  

BEIRUT — Scores of protesters Thursday scuffled with riot police in Beirut as they tried to break into the offices of Lebanon’s judiciary, after the country’s chief prosecutor filed charges against the judge investigating the massive 2020 port explosion and ordered the release of all suspects in the case. U.S. authorities considered Auf as “unlawfully detained” without trial for two …

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Top prosecutor orders release of Beirut port blast detainees
2 years, 1 month ago

Top prosecutor orders release of Beirut port blast detainees

Associated Press  

BEIRUT — Lebanon’s top prosecutor Wednesday ordered the release of all suspects detained in the investigation into the deadly 2020 port blast in Beirut and filed charges against the judge leading the probe, he told The Associated Press. The decision came after Bitar on Monday resumed the investigation into the devastating port blast, following a 13-month halt over legal challenges …

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Lebanese judge probing 2020 Beirut port blast resumes inquiry
2 years, 1 month ago

Lebanese judge probing 2020 Beirut port blast resumes inquiry

Al Jazeera  

The probe into the 2020 explosion had been derailed for months by legal challenges as well resistance from factions. The Lebanese judge investigating the deadly 2020 Beirut port explosion has unexpectedly resumed his inquiry, after a 13-month suspension due to political resistance to his attempts to interrogate top officials. Bitar also ordered the release of five people detained since shortly …

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Judge orders seizure of Lebanon MPs’ properties as part of Beirut port explosion lawsuit
2 years, 7 months ago

Judge orders seizure of Lebanon MPs’ properties as part of Beirut port explosion lawsuit

ABC  

A Lebanese judge has ordered the temporary seizure of property belonging to two members of parliament who have been linked to the deadly explosion that destroyed Beirut's port two years ago, a judicial source has confirmed. Key points: A judge has ordered the seizure of $93 million worth of property belonging to two Lebanese MPs The MPs have been accused …

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Beirut blast judge summons ex-ministers as pressure mounts
3 years, 4 months ago

Beirut blast judge summons ex-ministers as pressure mounts

Al Jazeera  

Beirut explosion investigator Tarek Bitar continues to pursue political leaders despite Lebanese politicians trying to remove him. Beirut, Lebanon – The lead investigator of the Beirut Port blast probe summoned two charged ex-ministers again as Lebanese leaders continue to mount pressure on him. Lebanese leaders, most notably Hezbollah Secretary-General Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, continue to call for Bitar’s removal, and accuse …

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Analysis: Beirut street battles may spell even darker times
3 years, 4 months ago

Analysis: Beirut street battles may spell even darker times

Associated Press  

BEIRUT — The most powerful men in Lebanese politics have been in charge for decades, some since the early 1970s. Armed, they marched into predominantly Christian neighborhoods of the Lebanese capital, some shouting “Shiite, Shiite!” Hezbollah and Amal, two Shiite parties that fought pitched battles against each other in the ’80s but are now close allies, accused the Lebanese Forces …

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Gunbattles erupt during protest of Beirut blast probe; 6 die
3 years, 4 months ago

Gunbattles erupt during protest of Beirut blast probe; 6 die

Associated Press  

BEIRUT — Heavy gunfire broke out Thursday in Beirut during a protest organized by the Hezbollah group against the judge leading the probe into last year’s blast in the city’s port. It was not clear who started the shooting, which began shortly after the start of the protest organized by the Iran-backed Hezbollah and its Shiite allies from the Amal …

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‘Political targeting’: Hezbollah chief denounces blast judge
3 years, 5 months ago

‘Political targeting’: Hezbollah chief denounces blast judge

Al Jazeera  

Lebanon’s leaders have frequently criticised Judge Bitar after he questioned some of the most senior politicians about the deadly Beirut explosion. Hezbollah Secretary-General Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah said Judge Tarek Bitar was using “the blood of the victims to serve political interests”. “Going after specific agencies, specific ministers, and a specific prime minister is clearly political targeting,” Nasrallah said, questioning why …

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Lebanon: What life is like in a ‘failed state’
3 years, 5 months ago

Lebanon: What life is like in a ‘failed state’

Al Jazeera  

As the economic crisis grinds on, Lebanese navigate soaring food costs and fuel and medicine shortages. “If I had the money, I might’ve lived,” says Slim, who is among tens of thousands of cancer patients in the country, according to the World Health Organisation. “It’s cartels and shady politicians in co-hoots with one another that are behind this messy situation,” …

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A year on, politicians accused of hindering Beirut blast justice
3 years, 7 months ago

A year on, politicians accused of hindering Beirut blast justice

Al Jazeera  

Rights groups and families of victims accuse officials of stalling the probe into the devastating port explosion. The officials include General Security chief Major-General Abbas Ibrahim, State Security head Major-General Tony Saliba, ex-Finance Minister Ali Hasan Khalil, former Public Works Ministers Ghazi Zeiter and Yousef Finianos, and ex-Interior Minister Nohad Machnouk. “Parliament is very interested in lifting immunity, but in …

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Lebanese judge to question top politicians and security officials over Beirut blast
3 years, 8 months ago

Lebanese judge to question top politicians and security officials over Beirut blast

ABC  

The Lebanese judge leading the investigation into last year’s massive explosion at Beirut’s port said he intends to pursue senior politicians and former and current security chiefs in the case, requesting permission for their prosecution, state media reports. Key points: Outgoing Prime Minister Hassan Diab has been summoned for questioning over the blast Judge Tarek Bitar has asked for permission …

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Lebanese judge goes after top officials over port blast
3 years, 8 months ago

Lebanese judge goes after top officials over port blast

Al Jazeera  

A Lebanese judge investigating last year’s Beirut port blast announced legal procedures against a number of politicians and security chiefs, including the acting premier, a judicial source and the state news agency reported on Friday. Bitar also asked the government and the interior ministry for permission to question two of Lebanon’s most prominent security chiefs – the head of General …

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