Beirut Explosion in Lebanon
Written: August 11, 2020
On August 5, 2020:
- An explosion in Beirut, the capital of Lebanon, killed around 150, wounded thousands, and left countless more homeless
- The explosion was an accident caused by a warehouse full of ammonium nitrate, a chemical used in bombs
- The chemicals were illegally stored at the port, demonstrating the negligence of public officials
- Lebanon's prime minister resigned due to public backlash and anti-government protests
- Lebanon's economy, on the verge of collapse, currently requires immediate help and relief
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