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Judge Bitar releases six arrestees in Beirut port explosion

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15-04-2021 | 06:57

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Lead Investigator in Beirut Blast Investigation Judge Tareq Bitar released on Thursday the following arrestees: Major Joseph al-Naddaf, Major Charbel Fawaz, Sergeant Majors Elias Chahine and Khaled al-Khati in addition to Johnny Gerges and Mikhael al-Murr.

Bitar rejected the requests of release of 19 other detainees.

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