According to Al-Arabiya, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun urged the judicial system to expedite the indictment in the 2020 Beirut port explosion case, which has been delayed for an extended period.
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has called on the country's judicial system to expedite the submission of the indictment in the 2020 Beirut port explosion case, according to a report by Al-Arabiya on Monday evening. The case has faced prolonged delays. Aoun, who took office in 2025 and has positioned himself as a reformist leader, has been pushing for accountability and judicial independence. The call aligns with his broader efforts to strengthen state institutions and distance Lebanon from Iranian influence. The indictment remains pending, and no timeline has been set for its completion.
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