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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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Monaco | 1 | 4.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 39,242 | 38 | $7,800 | 7$ |
| Totals | 1 | 39,242 | 38 | $7,800 | 7$ |
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Monaco:
Tarek Bitar took over the investigation into the Beirut explosion but faced significant political opposition.
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Switzerland:
Tarek Bitar is the judge who has been trying to investigate the Beirut explosion despite facing significant pressure.
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Canada:
Judge Tarek Bitar was tasked with investigating the explosion and pursued top officials who obstructed his investigation.
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United Arab Emirates:
Tarek Bitar is the investigating judge handling the Beirut port explosion case.
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United Arab Emirates:
Tarek Bitar managed to interrogate all the defendants in the Beirut port explosion case.
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Portugal:
Judge Tarek Bitar has shown determination in pursuing the investigation into the Beirut port explosion despite political resistance.
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United Arab Emirates:
Judge Tarek Bitar managed to interrogate all defendants in the case of the Beirut port explosion.
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France:
Tarek Bitar took over the investigation into the Beirut port explosion but faced significant political hostility.
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United Arab Emirates:
Tarek Bitar resumed his investigations into the Beirut port explosion after months of suspension.
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Sweden:
Judge Tarek Bitar was forced to suspend his investigation into the 2020 Beirut port explosion due to systematic sabotage.
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