Lebanese Aounist Era Accountability Beginnings

Six years after the Beirut Port explosion, Lebanon's Public Prosecution is beginning to take steps toward holding those responsible accountable. It has requested charges against former President Michel Aoun, accusing him of prior knowledge of the dangers posed by the ammonium nitrate at the port and of failing to take action at that time. This request raises constitutional and legal questions about the possibility of pursuing Aoun’s prosecution, especially since Article 60 of the Constitution states that the President of the Republic can only be prosecuted by the Parliament during his term in office. With Aoun's term coming to an end, it appears that the case may face legal and constitutional challenges, as the court awaits a final decision on whether responsibility can be assessed after leaving office. This reflects the complexity of the Beirut Port file and the accountability of Lebanese authorities.

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