On August 4, 2020, a huge explosion wiped the Port of Beirut, killed 219 people, and damaged a large part of the city. While evidence suggests that many Lebanese politicians knew about the presence of hazardous explosives at the port, a thorough investigation has not yet occurred. One year after the blast, Rana and Khaled join their fellow citizens to mourn the victims and call for justice.
خالد: مسا الخير رنا، كيفك؟ عم تتابعي أخبار البلد؟
Khaled: Good evening Rana. How are you? Are you following up on the country’s news?
رنا: أهلًا خالد. ماشي الحال وإنت؟ مش دايمًا، عم إلتهي بالشغل. بس عرفت إنو أهالي ضحايا إنفجار مرفأ بيروت بـ 4 آب 2020 تجمعو من كم يوم حد مجلس النواب. شو رجع صار؟!
Rana: Hey Khaled. I am alright and you? Not always. I am busy with work, but I learned that the families of victims of the August 4, 2020 Beirut Port explosion gathered a few days ago near the parliament. What happened afterwards?