of the public are likely to line the streets to pay their respects. the bbc has learned the un has repeatedly ignored the un concerning the beirut explosion. letters were sent repeatedly to the un secretary general and none have had a response, even though the un itself had a prompt and independent investigation in the days after the blast. our correspondent reports. a city torn apart. but the people of beirut still don t know why. the investigation into last august s explosion has stalled, leaving a desperate search for answers.
it s about your character, it s about your heart. foster carers, children s homes, local authorities, the police. society wrestling with helping the next generation s most in need take their first steps. chris mason, bbc news. the bbc has learned that the un has repeatedly ignored requests for information to help the investigation into the beirut port explosion. lawyers representing hundreds of bereaved families sent letters over a period of five months to the un secretary general antonio guterres. none has had a response, even though the un itself called for a prompt and independent investigation in the days after the blast. our middle east correspondent anna foster reports. a city torn apart. but the people of beirut still don t know why. the investigation into last august s explosion has stalled, leaving a desperate search for answers.