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Beirut Port Blast Anniversary: President Aoun Vows Justice Will Be Served

This is Beirut, 04/08 08:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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On the fifth anniversary of the Beirut port explosion, President Joseph Aoun reaffirmed the Lebanese state’s commitment to uncovering the full truth behind the deadly blast and holding all those responsible accountable, “regardless of their positions or affiliations.” In a statement released on Monday, August 4, President Aoun ...

Beirut Port, Five Years On: Has the Investigation Stalled or Is Justice Moving Forward?

Natasha Metni Torbey, 03/08 19:30 - Reading : 7 minute(s)

Justice Tarek Bitar Lebanon August 4 2020

Five long years. Five years since the explosion on August 4, 2020, that mushroom-shaped cloud that swallowed the capital, crushed hundreds of lives, and left a nation in shock. Yet in Beirut, life has gone on as if nothing happened. As if more than 240 people had not died, as if over 7,000 had not been wounded, and as if the country were not ...

Minister of Justice: Beirut Port Blast Probe Nearing Final Stage

This is Beirut, 01/08 19:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Minister of Justice Adel Nassar announced on Friday that the investigation into the devastating Beirut Port explosion of August 4, 2020, is approaching its final phase. Nassar emphasized the importance of reaching the truth and ensuring accountability, declaring that no state can be complete without justice for such a catastrophic ...

George Abdallah in Beirut After 40 Years in French Jail

This is Beirut, 25/07 15:25 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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One of France's longest-held inmates, the pro-Palestinian Lebanese militant Georges Ibrahim Abdallah, arrived in Beirut on Friday, having been released from prison after more than 40 years behind bars for the killings of two diplomats. At around 3:40 am (0140 GMT), a convoy of six vehicles with flashing lights left the Lannemezan prison in ...

August 4: Official Commemoration Program Announced

Élie-Joe Kamel, 23/07 19:25 - Reading : less than a minute

August 4 Beirut Port Explosion Commémoration Justice

Nearly five years after the Beirut port explosion, the pain knows no borders: gatherings will take place in Beirut, as well as in France, Belgium, Italy, Brazil… United in mourning, the victims’ families and the Lebanese diaspora are still demanding justice.

US Authorities Probing Airliner’s Close Call With B-52 Bomber

This is Beirut, 22/07 05:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

United States Aviation Justice

US aviation regulators said Monday they are investigating a recent close call in which a passenger plane took emergency action to avoid a mid-air collision with a US military bomber. A Delta flight operated by SkyWest took off Friday from Minneapolis and was approaching the city of Minot, North Dakota when the pilot rapidly rerouted after seeing ...

Trump Says Any ‘Credible’ Epstein Files Should Be Released

This is Beirut, 16/07 05:40 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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President Donald Trump said Tuesday the US Justice Department should release all "credible" information from its probe into notorious sex criminal Jeffrey Epstein as he sought to douse a firestorm of criticism from his supporters over his handling of the case. Trump is facing the most serious split of his political career from his famously loyal ...

Zoo Owner Defies Legal System by Hiding Two Lion Cubs

This is Beirut, 13/07 20:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The case started when pictures started appearing on social media of people holding months old lions cubs. It was determined to be at Zazoo, located in Hazmieh, and a sign on the cage door asked for $5 for photos and $10 for ten minutes with the cubs. A judge of urgent matters ordered an investigation of the zoo to be conducted by the court clerk, ...

Diddy Faces Sentencing After Shocking Split Jury Verdict

This is Beirut, 09/07 14:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Sean "Diddy" Combs will be sentenced on October 3 for his conviction on prostitution-related charges, following a split verdict that saw him acquitted for crimes that carried more serious punishment. The music mogul was found not guilty of sweeping racketeering and sex trafficking charges after the marathon trial in which he was accused of ...

Trials Are Launched Inside Roumieh Prison

This is Beirut, 03/06 21:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Lebanon launched its first court sessions inside Roumieh Prison on Tuesday. This marks a significant move aimed at accelerating legal proceedings and addressing severe prison overcrowding. Minister of Justice Adel Nassar confirmed the launching in a statement, following a joint visit with Minister of Interior and Municipalities Ahmad al-Hajjar to ...

Judicial Council Prepares for Major Reshuffle and Appointments

This is Beirut, 02/06 21:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

Lebanon Judiciary Appointments Transfers Justice

Now meeting in full capacity, Lebanon’s Higher Judicial Council is preparing to launch the long-awaited process of judicial transfers and appointments. “Discussions on the matter have already begun, with the Council emphasizing its commitment to objective criteria based on competence, integrity and the actual needs of the judiciary. The goal ...

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