Lebanese president Aoun marks Beirut port blast, ‘Justice will take place'
Aoun affirmed that the Lebanese state, with all its institutions, is committed to uncovering the entire truth, "regardless of the obstacles and regardless of the position held." He added, "Justice knows no exceptions, and the law applies to everyone without discrimination."
Lebanese National News Agency cited the Lebanesed president, "On this painful day, August 4, we commemorate together the fifth anniversary of the Beirut Port explosion, that major crime that shook the conscience of the nation and the world, claimed the lives of more than 200 martyrs, wounded thousands of innocent people, and destroyed entire neighborhoods of our beloved capital."
Lebanese Civil Defense staff marking the fifth anniversary of the Beirut port blast. (X/Lebanese Civil Defense)
On the other hand, the Office of the United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon released a statement on the Beirut port blast anniversary, saying: "The UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon, Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, expressed her solidarity with all those affected by this explosion, many of whom are still courageously seeking justice."
Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert noted: "Five years on, the tragedy continues to fester, with a glaring absence of justice. The victims, the survivors, and their families deserve full accountability. And they deserve it now."
Lebanese Civil Defense posted images on social media showing workers placing flowers on the memorial of the martyrs of the Port of Beirut.
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