The Tragedy That Exposed Corruption in Lebanon

On August 4th, the devastating explosion in Lebanon's capital killed over 200 people and injured 5,000 more -- unearthing one of the most fatal cases of neglect and failed leadership. In this episode, we explore the events that led up to the tragedy, including a debt issue that kept the crew and ship hostage at port, the storage of ammonium nitrate in a city of 2.5 million, and the failed requests by low-level Lebanese officials to remove the shipment. While the Lebanese government has since resigned, a deep dive into the explosion of Beirut as a testament to the widespread suffering caused by government neglect that unfortunately rings true in many societies around the world. Help keep VICE News’ fearless reporting free for millions by making a one time or ongoing contribution here. - https://bit.ly/3oRyDu8 Subscribe to VICE News here: http://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-VICE-News Check out VICE News for more: https://bit.ly/2HR9kGq Follow VICE News here: Facebook: https://bit.ly/36oafb0 Twitter: https://twitter.com/vicenews Tumblr: https://bit.ly/33xksQy Instagram: https://bit.ly/2VvVaxT More videos from the VICE network: https://bit.ly/3fWNVrZ #VICENews #News