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The Tragedy That Exposed Corruption in Lebanon
TV Episode | News
On August 4th, the devastating explosion in Lebanon's capital killed over 200 people and injured 5,000 more - unearthing one of the most fatal cases of neglect and failed leadership. In this episode, we explore the events that led up to ...See moreOn August 4th, the devastating explosion in Lebanon's capital killed over 200 people and injured 5,000 more - unearthing one of the most fatal cases of neglect and failed leadership. In this episode, we explore the events that led up to the tragedy, including a debt issue that kept the crew and ship hostage at the port, the storage of ammonium nitrate in a city of 2.5 million, and the failed requests by low-level Lebanese officials to remove the shipment. While the Lebanese government has since resigned, a deep dive into the explosion of Beirut is a testament to the widespread suffering caused by government neglect that unfortunately rings true in many societies around the world. See less
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Director
Wissam Tanios
Writer
Wissam Tanios
Editor
Chandrashekhar Parab (supervising editor)
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Updated Apr 9, 2022
Release date
Apr 9, 2022 (United States)

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