Suffering remains one month on from Beirut blast

One month after catastrophic explosion of 2750 tons of ammonium nitrate in Beirut's port, Lebanese capital is still suffering.

massive blast killed 191 people, injured more than 6,000 and is considered one of biggest n-nuclear explosions ever recorded.

Thousands of homes were damd and large areas of Beirut destroyed.

World Bank last week estimated that Leban incurred 3.8-4.6 billion US dollars worth of dam.

In street parallel to port of Beirut in Mar Mikhael neighbourhood, residents are suffering from a lack of government aid.

Joseph Mitri, a 45 year old resident said that in 15 seconds his house lost its ceiling.

He complained of failure of Lebanese state to provide logistical assistance, funds for reconstruction and lack of interest of n-governmental organisations.

An unprecedented ecomic crisis h alrey cost Lebanese currency more than 80% of its value, driving unemployment, poverty and inflation through roof.

With financial crisis draining country and poverty affecting nearly half of population, future of companies impacted by explosion remains uncertain.

In his scooter centre, Robert Hajj called on banks to release his money in order to fix his destroyed building and replace his stock.

Since a nationwide protest that erupted in October 2019, Lebanese have lost faith in ir political ruling system.

People are w calling for early parliamentary elections and a new government that excludes figures from current political parties.

J Nasr, whose house above his pub was destroyed, called for financial help that goes where near his country's politicians.

In ar chilling reminder of horrific explosion a month ago, Lebanese military said it discovered a large deposit of ammonium nitrate near Beirut's port on Thursday.

military statement said that customs officials h called in army to inspect containers at a facility near port, where y found 4.35 tons of ammonium nitrate.

It said army experts were "dealing with material", apparently destroying it.

re were details on origin of chemicals or ir owner.