UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert affirmed that “the tragedy of the Beirut Port explosion reverberated throughout the world,” emphasizing that it is “deeply moving to hear the testimonies of the families and bear witness to this painful anniversary.”
While meeting the families of victims of the Beirut Port blast on Saturday, she indicated that “it is also agonizing to see them re-victimized by the failure to deliver justice thus far.”
“Frankly, the complete lack of accountability for such a manmade disaster is staggering” she said, adding, “one would expect the concerned authorities to work tirelessly to lift all barriers – structural or political – but the opposite is happening.”
Hennis-Plasschaert reiterated the call of the UN Secretary-General for an impartial, thorough, and transparent investigation to deliver truth, justice, and accountability.
For their part, the families shared their stories of this unprecedented tragedy that decimated lives, families and homes, recounting their pursuit of truth, justice, and accountability.
