# Lebanon

Last year

2022

Beirut port blast: Two-year quest for justice over warehouse explosion that killed 200 people

The blast was caused by a fire in a warehouse where a vast stockpile of the industrial chemical ammonium nitrate had been haphazardly stored for years.

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Aug 4th 2022, 10:10 AM

# food supplies

First Ukrainian grain shipment since invasion sails through Istanbul

A team of 20 inspectors boarded the Razoni today for a mandated inspection of the ship, which is carrying 26,000 tonnes of maize.

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Aug 3rd 2022, 6:23 PM

# Food Crisis

First grain ship leaves Ukrainian port of Odesa

It is due to arrive in Lebanon.

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Aug 1st 2022, 9:02 AM

# Lebanon

Beaches, black marketeers and migrant millionaires - the tragedy of Beirut

Reporter Niall O’Connor visited Beirut this week to see the crisis hit Lebanese capital two years after a massive explosion ripped through its streets.

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Jun 4th 2022, 8:00 PM

# Peacekeepers

Doing our part: a small team of Irish troops on the frontline between Lebanon and Israel

Reporter Niall O’Connor has been reporting from South Lebanon and visited Camp 6-52 today.

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May 29th 2022, 11:06 PM

# Lebanon

Taoiseach visits Irish troops on peacekeeping mission in Lebanon

Reporter Niall O’Connor is accompanying the Taoiseach and reporting from Lebanon in the coming days.

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May 29th 2022, 3:44 PM

# UN Mission

Irish officer: Ukraine crisis adding to challenges of Lebanese peacekeeping mission

347 Irish troops will deploy to South Lebanon in May as part of the UN Peacekeeping mission.

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Mar 31st 2022, 6:41 PM

All time

# Defence Forces

Over 190 Irish troops return following six-month deployment to South Lebanon

A total of 341 Defence Forces personnel deployed with the 118th Infantry Battalion.

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Dec 1st 2021, 10:00 PM

# Lebanon

Six killed and dozens injured following clashes in Beirut

Gunfire broke out at a protest against the judge investigating last year’s blast at the city’s port.

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Oct 14th 2021, 7:14 PM

# zahrani

Huge fire breaks out at oil facility in southern Lebanon

Firefighters are battling the blaze in a giant petrol tanker in the coastal town of Zahrani.

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Oct 11th 2021, 10:41 AM

# crisis

Fuel tanker explosion kills 20 people in Lebanon

The blast comes as Lebanon faces a critical fuel shortage.

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Aug 15th 2021, 8:29 AM

# Organised Crime

Irish officers play critical role in Spanish capture of €400m worth of drugs

The drugs were found onboard the Natalia off the coast of Fuerteventura, Spain.

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Aug 10th 2021, 7:07 PM

# Israel-Lebanon

Israel launches air strikes on Lebanon in response to rocket attacks

Israel said it had struck launch sites as well as installations which had previously been used to attack Israel.

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Aug 5th 2021, 1:21 PM

# 2020 explosion

Mix of grief and rage as Lebanon marks one year since deadly Beirut blast

At least 214 people were killed in the blast in Lebanon’s capital.

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Aug 4th 2021, 7:30 PM

# Poverty

Ireland pledges €1 million to help 'poorest and most vulnerable' Lebanon households

Lebanon is facing “enormous challenges”, Minister Simon Coveney said.

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Jul 6th 2021, 6:05 PM

# Lebanon

Coveney visits Irish troops serving with United Nations in Lebanon

He will also meet with political leaders, including the Defence Minister and acting Foreign Affairs Minister.

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Jul 5th 2021, 8:50 PM

# Peacekeepers

Irish troops took shelter as Israel traded rockets and artillery fire with Palestinian groups

117 Defence Forces personnel have just returned from an extended seven-month deployment to Lebanon.

Niall O'Connor speaks with returning UN Peacekeepers from the tension filled environment of South Lebanon.

The exchange of fire between Palestinians and Israel saw them take to bunkers to protect them from stray rounds.

The Irish troops, drawn from across the island, carried out humanitarian work and maintained the peace in the country.

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Jun 4th 2021, 12:05 AM

Voices

Retired Colonel Dorcha Lee: Is there a role for international peacekeepers in Gaza?

Civilians who have survived the latest round of violence deserve better, writes Lee.

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May 26th 2021, 7:00 AM

# covid19

World Bank to fund Covid vaccine rollout in Lebanon

Lebanon has been logging some 5,500 cases a day since the start of the year.

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Jan 21st 2021, 9:03 AM

# carlos ghosn

French investigators to question former Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn in Lebanon

The 66-year-old is facing a series of charges in Japan and France.

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Dec 26th 2020, 4:53 PM

# beirut

Man convicted of murder of two Irish soldiers in Lebanon in 1980

Private Thomas Barrett and Private Derek Smallhorne were killed while on a peacekeeping mission over 40 years ago.

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Dec 22nd 2020, 7:27 AM

# the old country

Michael Cheika appointed Lebanon head coach for Rugby League World Cup

The Cedars will face Ireland in Group C at next year’s tournament, which will be hosted by England.

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Nov 19th 2020, 8:55 PM

# beirut

Hundreds march in Lebanon to mark year of protests

The protesters held a candelit vigil in Beirut at the site of the port explosion in August.

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Oct 17th 2020, 6:56 PM

# beirut

Huge fire breaks out at Beirut port a month after explosion

A column of black smoke billowed from the port.

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Sep 10th 2020, 1:23 PM

# Lebanon

'Pulse' raises hope of survivor one month after Beirut blast

A sniffer dog used by Chilean rescuers on Wednesday night responded to a scent from the site of a collapsed building.

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Sep 4th 2020, 9:04 AM

# beirut

Lebanese diplomat appointed to form new government in crisis-hit country

His appointment comes weeks after a devastating explosion in Beirut.

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Aug 31st 2020, 1:28 PM

# Lebanon

Tribunal finds Hezbollah member guilty of ex-prime minister's murder in 2005

One of four men were found guilty today.

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Aug 18th 2020, 3:49 PM

# Hezbollah

Verdict due over assassination of former Lebanese prime minister amid fears of more violence

The tribunal’s long-awaited decision comes two weeks after a cataclysmic blast at Beirut port.

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Aug 18th 2020, 8:40 AM

# Emergency

Lebanon's parliament approves two-week state of emergency in Beirut

Dozens of demonstrators shouted as lawmakers arrived at parliament to ratify the emergency measure.

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Aug 14th 2020, 7:36 AM

# beirut explosion

The entire Lebanese government has resigned over last week's massive explosion

The cabinet has been under increasing pressure after several ministers quit or expressed their intention to step down in recent days.

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Aug 10th 2020, 5:58 PM

# Lebanon

Countries pledge €250m in aid for port blast to be delivered 'directly' to Lebanese people

Countries pledged financial aid and called for an independent inquiry at a virtual donor conference hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron today.

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Aug 9th 2020, 8:00 PM

# Lebanon

'People want revenge': Heated protests in Beirut call for accountability after port blast kills 158

At least 158 people were killed in the blast, and 6,000 have been injured.

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Aug 8th 2020, 6:30 PM

# Lebanon

I knew of chemicals weeks before Beirut blast, says Lebanon’s president

Michel Aoun said he ordered action to be taken at the time but he has no authority over the port.

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Aug 7th 2020, 10:00 PM

# beirut

Lebanon's president rejects global probe into port blast

Michel Aoun today said a missile or negligence could have been responsible for the explosion.

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Aug 7th 2020, 3:58 PM

# Lebanon

Protesters clash with police on the streets of Beirut days after deadly explosion

Tear gas was used against those protesting against political leaders.

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Aug 7th 2020, 7:23 AM

# beirut

Macron urges reform as Lebanese officials seek to shift blame over blast

It is unclear how much support the international community will offer the notoriously dysfunctional government.

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Aug 6th 2020, 5:49 PM

# Support

Emergency aid arrives in Beirut as city reels from massive explosion

Lebanon’s prime minister has called on “friendly countries” to lend their support.

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Aug 6th 2020, 7:05 AM

Voices

Opinion: 'Lebanon needs help - or the consequences for the Middle East don't bear thinking about'

Yesterday’s explosion made a desperate situation worse, writes Bríd Kennedy of Concern.

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Aug 5th 2020, 8:00 PM

# beirut

Port officials under house arrest after explosion in Lebanon’s capital

At least 100 people died and thousands were injured in the blast which caused damage over a large area of Beirut.

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Aug 5th 2020, 7:54 PM

# Lebanon

Explainer: How Beirut explosions came at 'worst time possible' for a country in a 'dire situation'

Prior to the devastating blasts, Lebanon was already dealing with its worst economic recession in decades.

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Aug 5th 2020, 5:00 PM