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French President Emmanuel Macron urges independent probe of Beirut blast

During a visit to the city on Thursday, Macron walked past gutted silos and charred carcasses of cargo containers

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After meeting with political leaders later, the French leader mentioned the “anger in the street” he had witnessed earlier

PTI | AP Beirut

3 min read Last Updated : Aug 06 2020 | 10:28 PM IST

French President Emmanuel Macron says an independent, transparent investigation into the massive explosion in Beirut is “owed to the victims and their families” by Lebanese authorities.

During a visit to the city on Thursday, Macron walked past gutted silos and charred carcasses of cargo containers.

Angry crowds approached him and the Beirut governor as they walked through a blast-torn street, and through a devastated pharmacy.

After meeting with political leaders later, the French leader mentioned the “anger in the street” he had witnessed earlier.

He said: “There is a political, moral, economic and financial crisis that has lasted several months, several years. This

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