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Beirut explosions caused by a highly explosive chemical stored since 2014
(Ya Libnan)
August 5, 2020
Officials are blaming highly explosive materials stored in a warehouse for six years.
President Michel Aoun tweeted it was “unacceptable” that 2,750 tonnes of ammonium nitrate was stored unsafely.
An investigation is under way to find the exact trigger for the explosion. Lebanon's Supreme Defence Council said those responsible would face the "maximum punishment" possible.
Hospitals are said to be overwhelmed and many buildings have been destroyed ...... Read more on Ya Libnan
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