Anger and sadness in Beirut
BEIRUT, Lebanon, Aug 07 (IPS) - On the third day of the deadly explosion, amidst an outpouring of anger from the Lebanese people, Angelina speaks about her home lost in the Mar Mikhael area. Josette talks about her experience of the explosion while she was on the road and Charbel shares his thoughts about being a volunteer at this critical time. They are all numb and speak calmly of how their lives were turned upside down, with this tragedy affecting thousands of people.
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