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Lebanon: Blogger's Close Encounter with Explosion

Categories: Middle East & North Africa, Lebanon, Breaking News

Blogger Charles Malik [1] was only 50 meters away from the explosion that targeted a Lebanese MP killing and injuring more than 20 civilians today. He recounts his experience: “We were in a cafe next to Luna Park enjoying the late afternoon next to the sea after an intense day. Children were playing on the equipment under the setting sun. Mothers were holding their babies. Old men were smoking argile (hooka). BOOM!!!”