Beirut explosion

The Beirut explosion occurred on August 4, 2020, when a large quantity of ammonium nitrate, improperly stored at the Beirut port, detonated. The explosion killed over 200 people, injured thousands, and caused widespread destruction across the city. This incident highlighted issues of government negligence and corruption in Lebanon, as the explosives had been stored in dangerous conditions for years without proper oversight. The disaster prompted widespread protests against the government and calls for accountability, further revealing the deep political and economic crises facing the country.