Tarek Bitar
Tarek Bitar is a Lebanese judge known for his role as the investigative judge in the Beirut port explosion case, one of the deadliest incidents in Lebanon's history, which occurred in August 2020. He has been a prominent figure in the ongoing legal proceedings related to the explosion, facing significant political pressure and challenges while seeking accountability for the tragedy that resulted in over 220 deaths and thousands of injuries.
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Tarek Bitar took over the investigation into the Beirut explosion but faced significant political opposition.
Plus de 200 morts, des milliers de blessés et des dégâts énormes: le propriétaire du bateau lié à l'explosion dans le port de Beyrouth en 2020 arrêté en Bulgarie
Monaco· 2025-09-16
Tarek Bitar is the judge who has been trying to investigate the Beirut explosion despite facing significant pressure.
Fünf Jahre später – gibt es jetzt Gerechtigkeit?
Switzerland· 2025-08-05
Judge Tarek Bitar was tasked with investigating the explosion and pursued top officials who obstructed his investigation.
Lebanon awaits justice five years after Beirut port explosion
Canada· 2025-08-04
Tarek Bitar is the investigating judge handling the Beirut port explosion case.
الرئيس اللبناني: ملتزمون بكشف «الحقيقة كاملة» في جريمة تفجير المرفأ
United Arab Emirates· 2025-08-04
Tarek Bitar managed to interrogate all the defendants in the Beirut port explosion case.
بعد خمس سنوات من الفاجعة ... عائلات ضحايا انفجار مرفأ بيروت تنتظر العدالةUnited Arab Emirates· 2025-08-04
Judge Tarek Bitar has shown determination in pursuing the investigation into the Beirut port explosion despite political resistance.
Cinco anos depois da explosão no porto de Beirute, não há culpados, mas há esperança | Explosão em Beirute
Portugal· 2025-08-04
Judge Tarek Bitar managed to interrogate all defendants in the case of the Beirut port explosion.
الرئيس اللبناني يتعهد بتحقيق العدالة من انفجار مرفأ بيروتUnited Arab Emirates· 2025-08-04
Tarek Bitar took over the investigation into the Beirut port explosion but faced significant political hostility.
Cinq ans après l’explosion du port de Beyrouth, le président libanais Joseph Aoun promet la justice
France· 2025-08-04
Tarek Bitar resumed his investigations into the Beirut port explosion after months of suspension.
لبنان: حصر السلاح بيد الدولة خيار لا عودة عنهUnited Arab Emirates· 2025-04-28
Judge Tarek Bitar was forced to suspend his investigation into the 2020 Beirut port explosion due to systematic sabotage.
Libanon vill avväpna militanta grupper i landet
Sweden· 2025-04-28
Judge Tarek Bitar is overseeing the investigation into the Beirut port explosion.
الجيش اللبناني يعلن اتخاذ تدابير أمنية لضبط الحدود مع سورياUnited Arab Emirates· 2025-04-26
Tarek Bitar is the investigative judge who questioned former security officials regarding the Beirut port explosion.
البنك الأوروبي يرهن دعم لبنان بإنجاز الإصلاحات المطلوبةUnited Arab Emirates· 2025-04-11
