Ongoing Investigation

Photo credit: Rami Rizk, New York Times.

In another new update that might make your day a little better, the newly commissioned judge is now investigating the United Kingdom-registered company Savaro Ltd; the entity that bought 2,750 tons of ammonium nitrate, which blew up at Beirut ‘s Port. According to Al-Jadeed, Judge Tarek Bitar is submitting a request for Switzerland, the United States, the United Arab Emirates, Cyprus, and Germany to lift banking secrecy from the company’s accounts. Yet, the company’s owners are still unknown even though British members of parliament had been digging into the matter.

In late January, lawmaker Margaret Hodge said, “Savaro Ltd is flagrantly attempting to evade prosecution and has falsified information with Companies House. Justice must be done.”

In a report, investigative journalist Firas Hatoum said that the only we can uncover the truth is by searching for active companies with real commercial records that share an address with Savaro Ltd. As such, their owners will be identified and would consequently reveal the real owners of the ammonium nitrate shipment.

Running for a Better Country

One of the 150 participants during the Marathon. Photo credit: aawsat.com

On the 28th of March, about 150 people participated in a marathon that was organized in the Lebanese capital to honor the victims of the Beirut Port bombing. The 21-km marathon was held under the auspices of the "Inter Lebanon" athletics and running club, and the "Elite" running club.

Attendees elaborated about the occasion by speaking to Al-Sharq newspaper:

"I participated in the marathon to honor the victims of the harbor explosion," Adel Arakji, a 74-year-old engineer, told Deutsche Presse-Agentur. 

"We want to prove that the lives of the Lebanese are important," said Aracchi, who has been participating in marathons for the last 60 years.

Heba Trabolsi (33 years old) said: "We cannot sit down and do nothing. Running is also part of our struggle for a better country and a better future."

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