Historical Events tagged with "hariri"
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Politics & Government
Assassination of Rafic Hariri in Beirut
February 14th, 2005 20 years ago
A massive truck bomb exploded in Beirut, killing 23 people, including former Prime Minister Rafic Hariri, as his motorcade passed. The bomb, equivalent to around 1,000 kg of TNT, devastated the area, highlighting security concerns in Lebanon amidst rising tensions. Hariri, a prominent political leader, had been outspoken against Syrian influence, making him a target within the complex political landscape of the region.
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