Appointment of Gracia Azzi revives criticism over Beirut Port blast accountability—the details
Report by Edmond Sassine, English adaptation by Mariella Succar The appointment of Gracia Azzi as director general of Customs has triggered strong and negative reactions toward the government and the presidency. Azzi faces legal charges related to negligence in the Beirut Port explosion, as well as a separate case involving money laundering, abuse of power, and illicit enrichment. A review of reactions and comments on Prime Minister Nawaf Salam’s post reveals the scale of public anger...