First explosion: August 4 2020

A large amount of ammonium nitrate stored at the port of the city of Beirut, the capital of Lebanon, exploded, 

causing at least 210 deaths, 

7,500 injuries, 

US$15 billion in property damage, 

and leaving an estimated 300,000 people homeless

and according to UNICEF, Living on the edge in Lebanon: More than half the population is now below the poverty line. 


Explosions (2020-2021)

The most recent assassination happened earlier this year (2021). 

University of San Diego

From 2004 until today, assassinations still occur. The victims are mostly journalists, writers, critics and politicians. 

Present day (1) - Assassinations

https://www.davispoliticalreview.com/article/lebanons-political-reality-beacon-of-hope-or-endless-darkness

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