UN Experts Demand Beirut Explosion Probe
August 14, 2020
5:17 pm
UN human rights experts on Thursday demanded a swift, independent investigation into the catastrophic Beirut explosion, citing deep concern about irresponsibility and impunity in Lebanon.
The group also called for a relatively-rare special debate at the United Nations Human Rights Council this September.
UN experts do not speak for the United Nations but report their findings to it.
Lebanon’s president has rejected any international probe into the Beirut port blast, as demanded by protesters.
“We support calls for a prompt, impartial, credible and independent investigation based on human rights principles, to examine all claims, concerns and needs in relation to …
