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After Beirut blast, winning justice becomes a life s mission
Fighting for justice has become their lifeâs mission for many whose loved ones were killed in Beirut s devastating port explosion a year ago
By SARAH EL DEEB Associated Press
August 3, 2021, 12:04 PM
⢠9 min read
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Ibrahim Hoteit, 51, left, and his wife, Hanan, lead a protest for the relatives of victims of the Aug. 4, 2020, Beirut port explosion in Beirut, Lebanon, Saturday, July 10, 2021. Hoteit, whose brother was killed in the blast, has become the face of calls for justice from the families of the victims. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)
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