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Beirut, a year later: Lebanese civilians take charge of their future

Right after the devastating blast in the port of Beirut, Lebanon’s civil society swung into action, its skills well practiced after a series of national crises created or made worse by chronic political dysfunction. The result, one year later, is the emergence of a vigorous and competent movement that has seized the reins of rebuilding and convinced donors to bypass corrupt government institutions. “Civil society managed to organize themselves into a pseudo-government. . It was extraordinary,” says Paul Naggear, whose daughter was killed in the explosion. “They say, ‘My role is not to replace the government; it’s too much responsibility.’ But when they saw . there was no [government] response, they had to step in.”

Senate Statement - Anniversary of Beirut Port Explosion on 4 August 2020

Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Mr President, when Australians first heard of the explosion at the port of Beirut, it was an incomprehensible disaster. The mobile phone videos of the sudden explosion, with its massive white shock wave, were truly horrifying. The detonation was so large that it registered on the global detection network of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test-Ban Treaty Organisation. More than 215 people died, more than 7,000 were injured, and more than 300,000 were displaced because their homes were lost. Lebanon has not recovered from its grief, nor from its damage. That day also took the life of an Australian citizen: two-year old Isaac Oehlers. Today we remember Isaac, and we once more offer our deep and sincere condolences to his parents Sarah and Craig, and their families, in their immeasurable grief.

Lebanon: High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell participates in the Conference in support of the Lebanese people - Lebanon

Lebanon: High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell participates in the Conference in support of the Lebanese people - Lebanon
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