The current Lebanon’s political system is based on the Taif agreement (1989). The agreement enshrines the long established sect-based political system, where political authority is grounded based on the religious affiliation of the political leaders down to public servants.

Fighting corruption implies bringing to trial the political class who took advantage of the weak legislative system. And to our dismay, we notice that the laws have precise conditions that purposely make it hopeless for the law itself to convict anyone

The critical issues encompass an outrageous negligence of the dangerous material, a suspicious handling of the investigation as well as a lack of support to those affected by the tragedy. In addition to that, the Lebanese parliament recently voted in favor of extending a state of emergency across Beirut until August 21, incriminating  once more the government.