Beirut: A city still seeking justice - A closer look into the domestic investigation and the possibility of going international

Analysis Report by Joelle El Sheikh, Featured Writer

Eight months into the most devastating explosion in Lebanese history and the search for justice continues. On August 4th, 2020, thousands of tons of ammonium nitrate, that were recklessly stored at the Beirut Port, exploded, causing massive destruction to the city and its residents. To ensure the presence of the principle of accountability and justice, four main indicators must follow through: The duty to prosecute, the right to truth, the right to reparation, and the duty to ensure non recurrence.