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Lebanon: One year after Beirut’s deadly blast
A lot of locals left Lebanon after the explosion, but the Naggears don t want to leave. However, it was clear from the start that they couldn t rely on the Lebanese judiciary to tell them who was responsible for the explosion, the unsafe storage of the chemicals and thereby also the death of their toddler. It s very important for us to have the truth, not because it would bring back Lexou, not because it would ease the pain, Awad-Naggear said. The truth might take 10 years. I have time. Let s wait 10 years.
The couple want to see those responsible behind bars eventually. To make sure that this is not going to happen to any other families or kids or husbands or wives. I want to take back my country that these criminals have taken from me, Awad-Naggear continued, referring to Lebanon s political class and wealthy elites. They have taken not only my daughter but also my country, my house, my life.