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Judge Tarek Bitar to remain in charge of Beirut blast probe
Bitar has been accused of selectively targeting political figures who have been critical of Washington's role in Lebanon
Nov 25, 2021
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Judge Tarek Bitar forced to suspend Beirut Port blast investigation for third time
While earlier reports claimed Bitar was to be removed from his post, new information shows the blast probe has been suspended due to the latest lawsuit filed against the Judge for 'mishandling' the case
Nov 04, 2021
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Head of Beirut Port explosion Victims Association calls for the removal of Judge Tarek Bitar
Officials have announced the arrest of 19 people in relation to the massacre perpetrated by extremists affiliated with the Lebanese Forces party
Oct 16, 2021
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Fourth suspension of Beirut blast probe as Bitar sued for bias
The judge has 18 lawsuits against him for alleged bias
Dec 25, 2021
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Judges protecting judges: why the Beirut blast investigation is a dud
Lead investigative Judge Tarek Bitar refuses to prosecute his judiciary colleagues who signed to unload, store, then ignore the ammonium nitrates that devastated Beirut last August.
Oct 28, 2021
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US pressure compromises Beirut port blast investigation
After over a year of suspension, a sudden resumption of the investigation resulted in an unprecedented decision to release all suspects involved in the explosion
Jan 25, 2023
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US-backed Geagea ready to support presidential bid of Lebanese army chief
General Joseph Aoun last year pushed Lebanon's military court to convict a columnist for The Cradle for 'undermining the military establishment'
Jul 18, 2022
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Lebanon MP faces legal battle after meeting Israel officials at Morocco conference
A photo from the event in Morocco showed the Lebanese MP standing next to Efraim Sneh, the adviser to the Israeli prime minister
Jun 28, 2022
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Newly-elected Lebanon MP calls for sanctions on his own country
Twitter users reacted in anger to MP Mark Daou's call for sanctions on his own crisis-ridden, poverty-stricken country
Jun 05, 2022
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Lebanese government to hold first meeting in three months on 24 January
The announcement comes two days after Hezbollah and the Amal Movement announced they would be ending their boycott of government sessions
Jan 17, 2022
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Lebanese PM to convene first Cabinet meeting in three months ‘within days’
Hezbollah and Amal Movement leaders have prevented the cabinet from meeting since mid-October when a far-right militia opened fire on their supporters in Beirut
Jan 05, 2022
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Hezbollah chief says $10 million spent on subsidizing and giving away Iranian fuel
Hassan Nasrallah also warned that if the investigation into the Tayouneh massacre continues in its current path, Lebanon could be pushed into "sedition"
Nov 27, 2021
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Russia provides Lebanon with satellite images of Port of Beirut blast
The images from 4 August, 2020 are expected to aid in the investigation into last year's blast which destroyed large swathes of the Lebanese capital
Nov 22, 2021
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Lebanon asks Russia for Beirut blast satellite images
Amid confusions over the Beirut blast case, Lebanese President Aoun has asked Russia for help. The question is: Will the images be helpful?
Oct 29, 2021
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Samir Geagea fails to show up for hearing on his role in Tayouneh massacre
Geagea was called in for questioning Monday after it was confirmed the Lebanese Forces were behind the 14 October attacks
Oct 27, 2021
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Samir Geagea summoned for hearing over Tayouneh massacre
The news comes as 68 people are charged with 'murder and inciting sectarian strife' in connection to the violent events in Tayouneh
Oct 25, 2021
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Dozens turn up for second anniversary of Beirut protests
Despite the wide calls for action, no more than one hundred people participated in the commemoration
Oct 18, 2021
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Hezbollah MP condemns Tayouneh ambush
The MP said that information points to the involvement of foreign embassies in premeditating the violence and tensions
Oct 17, 2021
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Members of far-right Lebanese Forces party arrested in connection with Beirut massacre: Report
Tense calm has fallen over Beirut's Tayouneh neighborhood after a deadly shooting that killed at least six people and left over 60 injured
Oct 14, 2021
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Beirut blast probe stalled again after politicians wanted for questioning file new complaint against lead investigator
Before this latest roadblock, Judge Tarek Bitar had issued an arrest warrant for former finance minister Ali Hassan Khalil
Oct 13, 2021
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Investigation into Beirut Port blast resumes after over 14 months of suspension
The judicial investigator, who has resumed work after a hiatus of over a year, has charged Lebanon’s top prosecutor in connection with the blast
Jan 24, 2023
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Tayouneh massacre to remain in impunity as Lebanese court releases all suspects
Israeli-trained political leader Samir Geagea was charged for his involvement in the massacre earlier this year, which targeted protesters allied with the Hezbollah and Amal parties
Oct 13, 2022
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Report confirms direct role of top Israeli official Ariel Sharon in Sabra, Shatila massacre
By the end of the Sabra and Shatila massacre, which lasted more than 40 hours, the bodies of an estimated 460 to 3,500 civilians – both Palestinian and Lebanese – littered the streets and alleyways
Jun 20, 2022
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Pope Francis postpones trip to Lebanon due to health issues
The Pope announced his plans to visit Lebanon when President Michel Aoun visited the Vatican last March
May 09, 2022
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Chilean police arrest man wanted by Interpol in connection to Beirut port blast
According to the arrest warrant, the man was allegedly responsible for bringing 'explosive elements' into Lebanon
Apr 21, 2022
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Lebanese Forces leader charged for Tayouneh massacre
A military court has charged far-right leader Samir Geagea for his involvement in last October's shooting of Hezbollah and Amal supporters in Beirut
Mar 25, 2022
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Lebanese president emphasizes Hezbollah has no influence on the country’s security
President Aoun's comments were made after he and Pope Francis spoke about the 'peaceful religious co-existence' between various sects that exists in Lebanon
Mar 22, 2022
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Relatives of Tayouneh massacre victims face financial sanctions: Report
Five months after seven people were killed by far-right militants the Lebanese judiciary has failed to bring anyone to justice
Mar 12, 2022
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Hezbollah says it is ready for May ballots, accuses US envoy of sowing discord
US ambassador Dorothy Shea has claimed 'powerful parties' are trying to delay the elections
Feb 08, 2022
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Lebanese government discusses 2022 budget during first meeting in three months
The long-awaited meeting comes after Hezbollah and the Amal Movement ended their boycott of cabinet sessions following the Tayouneh massacre last October
Jan 24, 2022
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