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Aftermath of explosions in Beirut

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Aftermath of explosions in Beirut

Just days after the Eid Al Adha, Lebanon has been hit with a devastating tragedy. 2,750 tonnes of ammonium nitrate, stored in the Beirut port warehouse exploded on Tuesday, destroying large parts of the Lebanese capital.The explosion sent seismic shockwaves across the capital killing atleast 100 people and leaving over 4,000 wounded. A health emergency created by the pandemic may now be followed by a wider humanitarian crisis. Chronic political weakness makes everything worse.

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Massive explosions hit Beirut

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Massive explosions hit Beirut

Two massive explosions shook the Lebanese capital, Beirut on Tuesday evening killing at least 50 people and injuring thousands. Authorities have attributed a warehouse stored with 2,750 metric tonnes of ammonium nitrate to be the cause. (Video compiled by Zubina Ahmed)

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