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Lebanon
Arrested customs chief repeatedly warned about explosion risk

A general view shows the damaged port area in the aftermath of a massive explosion in Beirut. © Alkis Konstantinidis/Reuters

According to our sources, officials sent at least 15 confidential notes to the highest Lebanese authorities from 2013 warning of [...]

Published on 26/08/2020 at 03:30 GMT

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