A year after Beirut's deadly blast | DW Documentary

Summary by Krater

This documentary investigates the 2020 Beirut port explosion, examining how thousands of tons of ammonium nitrate were left abandoned in warehouse 12 and the systemic corruption that allowed it to happen.

From the video

Answers: What caused the 2020 Beirut port explosion and who was responsible for the stored ammonium nitrate?

• Beirut port explosion
• Ammonium nitrate storage
• Investigative journalism
• Port corruption
• MV Rhosus

What it concludes

• The 2020 Beirut port explosion was caused by the detonation of 2,750 tons of improperly stored ammonium nitrate in warehouse 12.
• Customs and port authorities were repeatedly warned about the danger of the stored ammonium nitrate years prior to the explosion but failed to remove it.
• Investigative journalism revealed a shadowy network of shell companies, including Savaro and FBME Bank, linked to the shipment of ammonium nitrate.
• The Lebanese army and successive government administrations bear responsibility for failing to secure or safely dispose of the explosive material.