Six Years On, Victims of Beirut Port Blast Still Waiting For Justice

Six years after the 2020 Beirut port explosion, Lebanese authorities have not issued formal indictments naming those allegedly responsible; the justice minister expects the public prosecution to deliver a legal opinion within 60–90 days, after which an investigating judge could issue an indictment. The report highlights ongoing political pressure, legal challenges that delayed the probe, victims' concerns about whether the investigation will fully examine the origin and chain of custody of the ammonium nitrate, and prior failures by officials to report or properly store the cargo.