Overview

• A massive explosion at the Beirut port in August 2020 killed over 200 people and injured thousands more.
• Despite evidence of negligence by officials, no senior figures have been held responsible for the blast.
• The death toll remains disputed, with some victims still unrecognized.
• Obstruction of the domestic investigation has renewed calls for an international inquiry.
• With Lebanon facing economic and political crises, rebuilding efforts and cultural life continue amid the lack of justice.