French, Lebanon troops clean up Beirut blast debris

French and Lebanese army troops are working around clock to clean up debris that was left after massive explosion that rocked port of Beirut on Aug. 4.

Around 400 French troops and 150 military vehicles are assisting Lebanese army in cleaning operations at

port.

Commander of works regiment at Lebanese army Colonel Youssef Haidar said that date could be specified for end of operations as y face ministrative obstacles with merchandise at devastated area.

"Anyone who has merchandise here must come and take m, so we can start a major cleaning operation," he said.

It has been three weeks since a catastrophic explosion ripped through Beirut, killing nearly 200 people and rendering thousands homeless.

Leban's government, which is supported by militant Hezbollah group and its allies, resigned on August 10 and continues to serve in a caretaker capacity.