Beirut port explosion: Investigation sparks violent demonstrations

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Lebanon is now months into an investigation of the Beirut port blast – but no one has been held accountable yet. Politicians have repeatedly obstructed the work of the lead judge, Tarek Bitar. Last week, Hezbollah led a protest to demand his dismissal. It sparked a gun battle in the heart of Beirut that left seven people dead and reignited fears of new sectarian violence.