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Attorney General Blames Aoun in Beirut Port Case
The article addresses the judicial investigations into the Beirut port explosion disaster. Prosecutor General Judge Mohamed Sabbal submitted a report partially accusing former President Michel Aoun of criminal responsibility, due to his prior knowledge of the dangerous ammonium nitrate and his failure to take measures to mitigate the risk before the 2020 explosion. The 260-page report lists names of individuals aware of the dangers and questions Aoun’s level of responsibility concerning his prior knowledge and the reasons for the delay in informing the relevant authorities. The investigation also raises crucial questions about the nature of the explosion—whether it was an accident or an act of terrorism—and whether Lebanese authorities and security agencies were involved or complicit. The focus includes the accountability of 73 suspects, including political and security figures. This report constitutes an important step before the expected issuance of the indictment before the end of the year. It highlights ongoing legal and constitutional debates regarding whether the President of the Republic can be prosecuted.
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