The Tragedy That Exposed Corruption in Lebanon | Open Secrets
On August 4th, the devastating explosion in Lebanon’s capital killed over 200 people and injured 5,000 more — unearthing one of the most fatal cases of neglect and failed leadership. In this episode, we explore the events that led up to the tragedy, including a debt issue that kept the crew and ship hostage at port, the storage of ammonium nitrate in a city of 2.5 million, and the failed requests by low-level Lebanese officials to remove the shipment. While the Lebanese government has since resigned, a deep dive into the explosion of Beirut as a testament to the widespread suffering caused by government neglect that unfortunately rings true in many societies around the world.
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