Beirut explosion: over half the city damaged in blast that killed at least 100 and wounded 4,000 – live updates
Lebanon PM Hassan Diab appeals for international assistance as search continues for missing in devastated city
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This video, which we have not verified, is being shared on Twitter. It is said to be of a protester attacking today the car of the former Lebanese prime minister, Saad Hariri.
Hariri resigned last year following mass protests demanding an end to rampant corruption and mismanagement of the country. Tuesday’s blast has compounded anger from Lebanese people focused on the ruling classes.
Volunteers, many tied to Oct17, who’ve been cleaning sites around Beirut all day are livid at Hariri’s visit. One says, “don’t you dare dream of it [returning to power] again.” Woman gets attacked for hitting a car of his provocative convoy that signals only we r allowed safety. pic.twitter.com/FDxdCedwBz
The French presidency has just confirmed that Emmanuel Macron will travel to Beirut tomorrow (Thursday).
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