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Local media @ALJADEEDNEWS 's reporter is sharing preliminary news about the Chili rescue team finding a victim in one of the Gemayze buildings 1 month after the #Beirutexplosion. News is surreal, it says 'Person may be alive'.
Local media @ALJADEEDNEWS 's reporter is sharing preliminary news about the Chili rescue team finding a victim in one of the Gemayze buildings 1 month after the #Beirutexplosion. News is surreal, it says 'Person may be alive'.
The breaking news we got from @ALJADEEDNEWS - it says trained dogs were able to pick up survivor's signs in a collapsed building after 1 month (30 days) after the #Beirutexplosions. The Rescue team from Chili is supposedly the one handling this mission.
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PLEASE, everyone, be very careful when circulating this news. This is a "Maybe" - based on 1 reporter and 1 contact. Now, @iPr1ncess is on the scene triple checking. Layal was the first to break the news for us, then we started reading it on @ALJADEEDNEWS.
1/ #Lebanon : Some initiatives working on the ground in #Beirut since the #Beirutexplosions specifically in Gemayze/Mar Mekhayel have been acting in an obvious racist/sectarian way. So far many people came forward to me & shared this in the past few days.
2/ I will not name names for now, but we as journalists do have a list of all the initiatives, and we do have eyes on the ground. When people trust us to share their stories, we will nurture their trust. While all the efforts are appreciated, such attitudes are not tolerated.
3/ So I urge all initiatives on the ground to act as humanly as possible, and one thing we will not tolerate is racism; so if you dismissed Syrians, Palestinians, migrant workers, or women wearing a hijab, this thread is for you. Revisit your attitude ASAP.
For everyone concerned about my mental health post #Beirutexplosion - I have been into therapy for exactly a year now due to an accumulation of hostile coverages in addition to my repetitive anxiety attacks since 2016. I am very transparent about my mental health 🤍
Mental health is a priority for me, I always had a strong support network, some of my closest friends are mental health professionals, but I spent so much time looking for a therapist whom I can relate to. I finally committed to therapy last year.
That being said, I have been working with my therapist on processing the events of the Beirut explosion due to my continuous coverage, since I have interviewed so many survivors, their trauma indirectly affects us as journalists (AKA secondary trauma).
1/ #Lebanon didn't really get 1 moment of peace since the beginning of August/ before the #Beirutexplosions everyone was worried about a potential war with Israel, especially after the Iranian flight incident that was almost hit by warplanes over Syria.
2/ On August 4th the #Beirutexplosions happened and the horror began. It still feels fresh.
On the first weekend after the explosions #LebanonProtests happened and real bullets were shot straight at protestors from men wearing civilian clothes at times.
On the first weekend after the explosions #LebanonProtests happened and real bullets were shot straight at protestors from men wearing civilian clothes at times.
3/ At least 2 protestors lost one eye in the #LebanonProtests following the explosions in #Beirut. 1 man was hit by a bullet that was so close to the heart. He survived.
During all of this, emerging stories of survivors who are scared for life are surrounding us.
During all of this, emerging stories of survivors who are scared for life are surrounding us.
Latest with @LauraSSpark for @cnni
"This action, the act of collective mobilization and cleaning, proved that Lebanon is for all, the Lebanese people are the government, they, we are handling this better than the government, look around" #Lebanon edition.cnn.com/2020/08/09/mid…
"This action, the act of collective mobilization and cleaning, proved that Lebanon is for all, the Lebanese people are the government, they, we are handling this better than the government, look around" #Lebanon edition.cnn.com/2020/08/09/mid…
Meanwhile, on the streets of Lebanese capital, many people -- some skeptical about what the authorities will do and when -- were taking the clean-up operation following Tuesday's blast and violent protests Saturday into their own hands. #BeirutExplosions #Lebanon
A group of Ethiopian men and women were heading from the Gemmayze neighborhood to downtown to help with the clean-up.
Sunday is their "Off" day in #Lebanon as migrant workers - Yet here they were, cleaning the city.
Sunday is their "Off" day in #Lebanon as migrant workers - Yet here they were, cleaning the city.
#Beirut #Lebanon #BeirutBlast
There are four teams working at the Harbour, looking for dozens of people still under the debris. The firefighters, the silo workers and many others are still under.
These teams are: the Lebanese Army, and the teams of #France #Russia and #Turkey.+
There are four teams working at the Harbour, looking for dozens of people still under the debris. The firefighters, the silo workers and many others are still under.
These teams are: the Lebanese Army, and the teams of #France #Russia and #Turkey.+
The chaos of yesterday has nothing to do with #France President @EmmanuelMacron's visit to #Lebanon this week. On the contrary, Macron rejected the suggestion of an early parliamentary election, did not comment on the suggestion to support an international investigation...+
From a source who participated to the meeting, the French President @EmmanuelMacron asked the MP leaders to unite and form a united government where they are take part of it if they are unhappy with the current one and believe it won't support the future of #Lebanon.
The plot thicken
According to some reports, this guy was the Captain of the doomed ship that stopped in #Beirut.
He claims “owner” [still no name], told him to make unscheduled stop in Lebanon.
“order came to divert to Beirut on its way through the Mediterranean.”
How convenient
According to some reports, this guy was the Captain of the doomed ship that stopped in #Beirut.
He claims “owner” [still no name], told him to make unscheduled stop in Lebanon.
“order came to divert to Beirut on its way through the Mediterranean.”
How convenient
#Lebanon:
More of the Ammonium nitrate puzzle:
A Lebanese official who died under suspicious circumstances in 2017 had called for the removal of the 2,750 tons of ammonium nitrate which arrived at the Port of #Beirut
H/T @BaxtiyarGoran
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More of the Ammonium nitrate puzzle:
A Lebanese official who died under suspicious circumstances in 2017 had called for the removal of the 2,750 tons of ammonium nitrate which arrived at the Port of #Beirut
H/T @BaxtiyarGoran
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Whatever way you look at #BeirutExplosions, it is clear how it linked to the shady business of explosive trade.
Assuming that the storage of #AmmoniumNitrate was just a mere case of innocent neglect is beyond naivity!
Assuming that the storage of #AmmoniumNitrate was just a mere case of innocent neglect is beyond naivity!
#Photography:
The Associated Press captured powerful images of the unfolding tragedy
by #MintPressNews Desk and @AP
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The Associated Press captured powerful images of the unfolding tragedy
by #MintPressNews Desk and @AP
mintpressnews.com/in-photos-apoc… #BeirutBlast #Beruit #Lebnon #LebanonExplosion #lebanonblast #BeirutExplosion #BeirutBlasts #thursdayvibes #ThursdayThoughts
"Added to the food crisis and fallout from the explosion is the increasing bite of U.S. sanctions, mostly targeted at Syria, but also hitting its Lebanese neighbor."
by @AlanRMacLeod
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by @AlanRMacLeod
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In addition to those who died, more than 3,000 other people were injured, with bodies buried in the rubble, officials said.
AP Photo
#BeirutBlast #Beruit #LebanonExplosion #Lebanon
AP Photo
#BeirutBlast #Beruit #LebanonExplosion #Lebanon
Oh my
Any ex weapons technicals online to analyse this #explosion in Beirut today
@PhilipIngMBE @ProSecurityMag @SecurityRollo @UKGoSIP @SIAuk @SyInstitute @ASIS_UK @IFPOUK
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@PhilipIngMBE @ProSecurityMag @SecurityRollo @UKGoSIP @SIAuk @SyInstitute @ASIS_UK @IFPOUK
https://t.co/JxZaLiCzR4
Appears Beirut explosion is validated by various sources now as originating in the port area.
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In Beirut just now: It felt like it was an earthquake for a few seconds then something big exploded. Not sure what it is yet.
Beirut a little earlier today, explosion so massive it was felt and caused significant damage outside the city.
A theory is floating around that the explosion at the Port of Beirut was caused by fireworks.
Whatever it is, whether a bombing or an attack or an error, it's now high time to unleash all of our rage & power against this criminal ruling class that thinks our lives are worthless.
Whatever it is, whether a bombing or an attack or an error, it's now high time to unleash all of our rage & power against this criminal ruling class that thinks our lives are worthless.
