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Rights Groups Urge UN Probe Mission for Beirut Port Blast

Human Rights Watch said it documented many flaws in the Lebanese investigation of the explosion, including political interference

A group of international and regional rights groups on Tuesday urged member states of the UN Human Rights Council to establish an investigative mission into last year’s massive deadly blast at Beirut’s port.

Human Rights Watch said the call was made in a joint letter by 53 Lebanese, regional, and international groups and individuals, as well as 62 survivors and families of the victims.

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