Lebanese politicians charged with negligence over Beirut port blast

The lead investigator into the devastating explosion in Beirut, Lebanon, on August 4th has charged outgoing prime minister Hassan Diab and three ex-ministers with negligence. The quartet were charged with “negligence and causing death to hundreds and injuries to thousands more”. It is the first such official indictment against a prime minister in office in … Continue reading Lebanese politicians charged with negligence over Beirut port blast