Ghada Aoun on Leaks and Army Role

The article addressed the responsibility of Lebanese President Michel Aoun in the Beirut port explosion, noting that former judge Ghada Aoun explained that the responsibility of Aoun is not solely derived from his position as President of the Republic. Instead, it requires evidence of a specific legal duty and a breach thereof directly related to the incident. Aoun emphasized that the president is not directly responsible for managing the port or transporting hazardous materials, and that the armed forces fall under the authority of the Council of Ministers, which determines general policies regarding defense and security. She pointed out that the presidency had referred the security report to the relevant authorities, and that the failure to present the file to the Higher Defense Council did not alter the responsibility, since the executive agency was aware of the matter and had taken actions, which nonetheless led to the explosion. Aoun clarified that the military was aware of the presence of nitrates since 2015 and was responsible for inspecting and unloading explosive materials. She underscored that military responsibility was the most prominent, and legal measures had been taken at the time; however, interventions did not prevent the occurrence of the explosion.

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