Beirut family grieves as the search for bodies goes on

The family of a paramedic firefighter killed in the explosion in Beirut say she was "betrayed" by the government, following accusations of mismanagement and negligence.

Recovery operations are still underway five days on from the explosion which killed 156 people, left hundreds of thousands homeless and caused widespread destruction across Lebanon's capital.

Saha Fares was a first responder to the scene of the explosions in the port area of the city.

Her family are among those calling for an independent international inquiry into the explosion.

World leaders and international organizations pledged nearly 300 million US dollars in emergency humanitarian aid to Beirut in the wake of the devastating explosion, but warned on Sunday that no money for rebuilding the capital will be made available until Lebanese authorities commit themselves to the political and economic reforms demanded by the people.

Over 30 participants to the international conference offered help for a “credible and independent” investigation into the Aug. 4 Beirut explosion, another key demand of the Lebanese crowds who took to the streets Saturday and Sunday.