Lebanese President Vows Justice
(MENAFN) On Monday, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun pledged to uphold justice as the nation commemorated the fifth anniversary of the devastating Beirut port explosion.
In a statement disseminated by the Lebanese presidency via X, Aoun characterized the August 4, 2020 catastrophe – recognized as one of the globe’s most forceful non-nuclear detonations – as “a major crime that shook the conscience of the nation and the world, claiming the lives of more than 200 martyrs, injuring thousands of innocent people, and destroying entire neighborhoods of our beloved capital.”
He asserted that “the Lebanese state, with all its institutions, is committed to uncovering the whole truth regardless of obstacles or the rank of those involved,” adding, “Justice will not die, and accountability is inevitable.”
President Aoun underlined that pursuing justice for the explosion remains a central priority for the nation, stressing, “We will continue to press all competent authorities to ensure transparent and fair investigations that bring perpetrators to justice.”
The US Embassy in Beirut also commented on the anniversary, echoing the Lebanese public’s demand for justice.
It emphasized that Lebanon “deserves an independent and impartial judicial system that delivers justice for the victims, not protections for the elites,” and reiterated Washington’s support for “a sovereign, stable, and prosperous Lebanon shaped by its people— not outside forces.”
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